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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.50, 4,331.25 and 835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.50, 4,331.25 and 835.50 is: 1,253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.50 : 4,331.25 = 835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.50/4,331.25 = 835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.50x = 4,331.25 × 835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.50x = 3,618,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,759.38/2,887.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.25

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