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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.56, 4,428 and 871.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.56, 4,428 and 871.54 is: 1,307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.56 : 4,428 = 871.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.56/4,428 = 871.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.56x = 4,428 × 871.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.56x = 3,859,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,179.12/2,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.50

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