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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.82, 4,084.71 and 875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.82, 4,084.71 and 875.40 is: 1,312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.82 : 4,084.71 = 875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.82/4,084.71 = 875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.82x = 4,084.71 × 875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.82x = 3,575,755.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,755.13/2,723.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.77

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