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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.75, 4,371.37 and 861.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.75, 4,371.37 and 861.75 is: 1,292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.75 : 4,371.37 = 861.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.75/4,371.37 = 861.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.75x = 4,371.37 × 861.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.75x = 3,767,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,023.79/2,913.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.84

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