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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.68, 4,087.80 and 875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.68, 4,087.80 and 875.76 is: 1,313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.68 : 4,087.80 = 875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.68/4,087.80 = 875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.68x = 4,087.80 × 875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.68x = 3,579,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,916.40/2,724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.88

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