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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.07, 4,086.73 and 875.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.07, 4,086.73 and 875.74 is: 1,313.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.07 : 4,086.73 = 875.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.07/4,086.73 = 875.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.07x = 4,086.73 × 875.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.07x = 3,578,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,897.51/2,725.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.32

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