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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.51, 4,314.77 and 875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.51, 4,314.77 and 875.22 is: 1,312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.51 : 4,314.77 = 875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.51/4,314.77 = 875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.51x = 4,314.77 × 875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.51x = 3,776,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,368.70/2,876.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.83

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