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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.03, 4,087.65 and 875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.03, 4,087.65 and 875.90 is: 1,313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.03 : 4,087.65 = 875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.03/4,087.65 = 875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.03x = 4,087.65 × 875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.03x = 3,580,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,368.26/2,725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.88

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