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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.43, 4,426.76 and 871.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.43, 4,426.76 and 871.65 is: 1,307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.43 : 4,426.76 = 871.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.43/4,426.76 = 871.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.43x = 4,426.76 × 871.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.43x = 3,858,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,585.35/2,951.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.36

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