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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.88, 4,123.64 and 875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.88, 4,123.64 and 875.34 is: 1,312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.88 : 4,123.64 = 875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.88/4,123.64 = 875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.88x = 4,123.64 × 875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.88x = 3,609,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,587.04/2,749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.63

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