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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.75, 4,375.09 and 725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.75, 4,375.09 and 725.50 is: 1,088.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.75 : 4,375.09 = 725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.75/4,375.09 = 725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.75x = 4,375.09 × 725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.75x = 3,174,102.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,102.29/2,916.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.23

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