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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.75, 4,389.39 and 873.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.75, 4,389.39 and 873.75 is: 1,310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.75 : 4,389.39 = 873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.75/4,389.39 = 873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.75x = 4,389.39 × 873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.75x = 3,835,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,225.14/2,925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.85

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