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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.19, 4,084.40 and 874.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.19, 4,084.40 and 874.07 is: 1,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.19 : 4,084.40 = 874.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.19/4,084.40 = 874.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.19x = 4,084.40 × 874.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.19x = 3,570,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,049.68/2,723.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.98

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