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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.48, 4,086.60 and 875.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.48, 4,086.60 and 875.70 is: 1,313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.48 : 4,086.60 = 875.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.48/4,086.60 = 875.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.48x = 4,086.60 × 875.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.48x = 3,578,635.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,635.62/2,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.51

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