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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.25, 4,388.64 and 873.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.25, 4,388.64 and 873.25 is: 1,310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.25 : 4,388.64 = 873.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.25/4,388.64 = 873.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.25x = 4,388.64 × 873.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.25x = 3,832,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,375.51/2,925.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.10

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