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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,609.28, 5,413.94 and 873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,609.28, 5,413.94 and 873.28 is: 1,309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,609.28 : 5,413.94 = 873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,609.28/5,413.94 = 873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,609.28x = 5,413.94 × 873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,609.28x = 4,727,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,885.52/3,609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.92

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