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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.72, 3,157.34 and 872.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.72, 3,157.34 and 872.72 is: 1,307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.72 : 3,157.34 = 872.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.72/3,157.34 = 872.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.72x = 3,157.34 × 872.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.72x = 2,755,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,473.76/2,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.94

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