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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.46, 4,084.23 and 873.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.46, 4,084.23 and 873.77 is: 1,310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.46 : 4,084.23 = 873.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.46/4,084.23 = 873.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.46x = 4,084.23 × 873.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.46x = 3,568,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,677.65/2,722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.83

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