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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.17, 2,815.86 and 724.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.17, 2,815.86 and 724.29 is: 1,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.17 : 2,815.86 = 724.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.17/2,815.86 = 724.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.17x = 2,815.86 × 724.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.17x = 2,039,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,499.24/1,879.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.32

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