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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.07, 4,080.01 and 871.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.07, 4,080.01 and 871.23 is: 1,306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.07 : 4,080.01 = 871.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.07/4,080.01 = 871.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.07x = 4,080.01 × 871.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.07x = 3,554,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,627.11/2,721.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.33

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