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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.12, 4,388.40 and 873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.12, 4,388.40 and 873.12 is: 1,309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.12 : 4,388.40 = 873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.12/4,388.40 = 873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.12x = 4,388.40 × 873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.12x = 3,831,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,599.81/2,925.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.89

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