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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.78, 4,082.61 and 873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.78, 4,082.61 and 873 is: 1,309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.78 : 4,082.61 = 873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.78/4,082.61 = 873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.78x = 4,082.61 × 873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.78x = 3,564,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,118.53/2,721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.48

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