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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.18, 4,080.24 and 871.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.18, 4,080.24 and 871.43 is: 1,307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.18 : 4,080.24 = 871.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.18/4,080.24 = 871.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.18x = 4,080.24 × 871.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.18x = 3,555,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,623.14/2,720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.13

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