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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.85, 4,084.04 and 873.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.85, 4,084.04 and 873.46 is: 1,310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.85 : 4,084.04 = 873.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.85/4,084.04 = 873.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.85x = 4,084.04 × 873.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.85x = 3,567,220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,220.79/2,722.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.11

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