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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.93, 4,086.45 and 875.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.93, 4,086.45 and 875.00 is: 1,312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.93 : 4,086.45 = 875.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.93/4,086.45 = 875.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.93x = 4,086.45 × 875.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.93x = 3,575,653.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,653.97/2,723.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.68

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