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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.47, 4,084.97 and 874.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.47, 4,084.97 and 874.08 is: 1,311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.47 : 4,084.97 = 874.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.47/4,084.97 = 874.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.47x = 4,084.97 × 874.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.47x = 3,570,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,592.76/2,723.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.05

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