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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611, 5,416.50 and 875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611, 5,416.50 and 875 is: 1,312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611 : 5,416.50 = 875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611/5,416.50 = 875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611x = 5,416.50 × 875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611x = 4,739,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,437.50/3,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.50

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