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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.29, 4,475.37 and 875.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.29, 4,475.37 and 875.33 is: 1,312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.29 : 4,475.37 = 875.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.29/4,475.37 = 875.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.29x = 4,475.37 × 875.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.29x = 3,917,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,403.25/2,984.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.68

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