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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.04, 4,375.48 and 725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.04, 4,375.48 and 725.84 is: 1,088.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.04 : 4,375.48 = 725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.04/4,375.48 = 725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.04x = 4,375.48 × 725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.04x = 3,175,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,898.40/2,917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.74

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