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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.89, 4,313.04 and 795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.89, 4,313.04 and 795.39 is: 1,192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.89 : 4,313.04 = 795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.89/4,313.04 = 795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.89x = 4,313.04 × 795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.89x = 3,430,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,548.89/2,875.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.87

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