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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.12, 3,940.96 and 872.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.12, 3,940.96 and 872.34 is: 1,308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.12 : 3,940.96 = 872.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.12/3,940.96 = 872.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.12x = 3,940.96 × 872.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.12x = 3,437,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,857.05/2,627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.60

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