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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696, 4,044.16 and 872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696, 4,044.16 and 872 is: 1,308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696 : 4,044.16 = 872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696/4,044.16 = 872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696x = 4,044.16 × 872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696x = 3,526,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,507.52/2,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.05

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