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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.46, 4,093.35 and 879.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.46, 4,093.35 and 879.75 is: 1,319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.46 : 4,093.35 = 879.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.46/4,093.35 = 879.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.46x = 4,093.35 × 879.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.46x = 3,601,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,124.66/2,728.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.84

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