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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.95, 4,086.22 and 874.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.95, 4,086.22 and 874.63 is: 1,312.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.95 : 4,086.22 = 874.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.95/4,086.22 = 874.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.95x = 4,086.22 × 874.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.95x = 3,573,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,923.47/2,723.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.04

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