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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.12, 4,080.32 and 871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.12, 4,080.32 and 871.52 is: 1,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.12 : 4,080.32 = 871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.12/4,080.32 = 871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.12x = 4,080.32 × 871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.12x = 3,556,080.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,080.49/2,720.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.32

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