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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.21, 4,086.33 and 875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.21, 4,086.33 and 875.34 is: 1,313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.21 : 4,086.33 = 875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.21/4,086.33 = 875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.21x = 4,086.33 × 875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.21x = 3,576,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,928.10/2,724.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.01

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