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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,609.50, 5,414.26 and 873.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,609.50, 5,414.26 and 873.50 is: 1,310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,609.50 : 5,414.26 = 873.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,609.50/5,414.26 = 873.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,609.50x = 5,414.26 × 873.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,609.50x = 4,729,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,356.11/3,609.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.25

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