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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.70, 4,083.18 and 872.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.70, 4,083.18 and 872.92 is: 1,309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.70 : 4,083.18 = 872.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.70/4,083.18 = 872.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.70x = 4,083.18 × 872.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.70x = 3,564,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,289.49/2,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.58

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