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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.50, 4,314.75 and 824.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.50, 4,314.75 and 824.50 is: 1,236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.50 : 4,314.75 = 824.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.50/4,314.75 = 824.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.50x = 4,314.75 × 824.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.50x = 3,557,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,511.38/2,876.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.75

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