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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.25, 4,081.80 and 872.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.25, 4,081.80 and 872.49 is: 1,308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.25 : 4,081.80 = 872.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.25/4,081.80 = 872.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.25x = 4,081.80 × 872.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.25x = 3,561,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,329.68/2,721.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.71

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