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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.69, 4,086.08 and 874.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.69, 4,086.08 and 874.67 is: 1,312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.69 : 4,086.08 = 874.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.69/4,086.08 = 874.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.69x = 4,086.08 × 874.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.69x = 3,573,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,950.07/2,723.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.17

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