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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.36, 4,080.62 and 871.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.36, 4,080.62 and 871.94 is: 1,307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.36 : 4,080.62 = 871.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.36/4,080.62 = 871.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.36x = 4,080.62 × 871.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.36x = 3,558,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,055.80/2,721.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.46

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