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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.44, 4,425.62 and 871.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.44, 4,425.62 and 871.18 is: 1,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.44 : 4,425.62 = 871.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.44/4,425.62 = 871.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.44x = 4,425.62 × 871.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.44x = 3,855,511.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,511.63/2,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.32

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