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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.53, 4,082.02 and 873.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.53, 4,082.02 and 873.97 is: 1,310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.53 : 4,082.02 = 873.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.53/4,082.02 = 873.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.53x = 4,082.02 × 873.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.53x = 3,567,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,558.65/2,721.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.87

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