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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.50, 4,389.01 and 873.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.50, 4,389.01 and 873.50 is: 1,310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.50 : 4,389.01 = 873.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.50/4,389.01 = 873.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.50x = 4,389.01 × 873.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.50x = 3,833,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,800.24/2,925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.48

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