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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.77, 4,082.91 and 872.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.77, 4,082.91 and 872.44 is: 1,308.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.77 : 4,082.91 = 872.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.77/4,082.91 = 872.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.77x = 4,082.91 × 872.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.77x = 3,562,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,091.45/2,721.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.74

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