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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.24, 4,426.22 and 871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.24, 4,426.22 and 871.40 is: 1,306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.24 : 4,426.22 = 871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.24/4,426.22 = 871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.24x = 4,426.22 × 871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.24x = 3,857,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,021.35/2,951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.92

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