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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.29, 4,427.34 and 871.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.29, 4,427.34 and 871.45 is: 1,307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.29 : 4,427.34 = 871.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.29/4,427.34 = 871.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.29x = 4,427.34 × 871.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.29x = 3,858,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,205.44/2,951.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.29

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