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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.05, 4,086.23 and 875.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.05, 4,086.23 and 875.03 is: 1,312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.05 : 4,086.23 = 875.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.05/4,086.23 = 875.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.05x = 4,086.23 × 875.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.05x = 3,575,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,549.03/2,724.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.58

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