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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.75, 4,082.91 and 872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.75, 4,082.91 and 872.20 is: 1,308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.75 : 4,082.91 = 872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.75/4,082.91 = 872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.75x = 4,082.91 × 872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.75x = 3,561,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,114.10/2,721.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.39

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