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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.39, 4,080.58 and 872.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.39, 4,080.58 and 872.57 is: 1,308.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.39 : 4,080.58 = 872.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.39/4,080.58 = 872.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.39x = 4,080.58 × 872.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.39x = 3,560,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,599.71/2,720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.86

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