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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.99, 4,385.99 and 871.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.99, 4,385.99 and 871.99 is: 1,307.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.99 : 4,385.99 = 871.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.99/4,385.99 = 871.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.99x = 4,385.99 × 871.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.99x = 3,824,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,539.42/2,923.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.99

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