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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.43, 4,085.46 and 875.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.43, 4,085.46 and 875.19 is: 1,311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.43 : 4,085.46 = 875.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.43/4,085.46 = 875.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.43x = 4,085.46 × 875.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.43x = 3,575,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,553.74/2,725.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.93

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