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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.55, 4,085.24 and 874.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.55, 4,085.24 and 874.79 is: 1,312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.55 : 4,085.24 = 874.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.55/4,085.24 = 874.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.55x = 4,085.24 × 874.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.55x = 3,573,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,702.30/2,723.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.15

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