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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.06, 4,081.55 and 872.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.06, 4,081.55 and 872.15 is: 1,308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.06 : 4,081.55 = 872.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.06/4,081.55 = 872.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.06x = 4,081.55 × 872.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.06x = 3,559,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,699.06/2,721.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.20

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