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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.45, 4,087.31 and 875.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.45, 4,087.31 and 875.67 is: 1,313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.45 : 4,087.31 = 875.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.45/4,087.31 = 875.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.45x = 4,087.31 × 875.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.45x = 3,579,130.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,130.37/2,724.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.71

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