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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.25, 4,308.50 and 1,332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.25, 4,308.50 and 1,332.25 is: 1,999.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.25 : 4,308.50 = 1,332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.25/4,308.50 = 1,332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.25x = 4,308.50 × 1,332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.25x = 5,739,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,999.13/2,871.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.13

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