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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.66, 4,082.76 and 872.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.66, 4,082.76 and 872.31 is: 1,308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.66 : 4,082.76 = 872.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.66/4,082.76 = 872.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.66x = 4,082.76 × 872.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.66x = 3,561,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,432.38/2,721.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.55

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