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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.56, 4,080.36 and 871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.56, 4,080.36 and 871.64 is: 1,306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.56 : 4,080.36 = 871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.56/4,080.36 = 871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.56x = 4,080.36 × 871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.56x = 3,556,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,604.99/2,721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.83

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