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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.84, 4,083.34 and 872.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.84, 4,083.34 and 872.52 is: 1,308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.84 : 4,083.34 = 872.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.84/4,083.34 = 872.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.84x = 4,083.34 × 872.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.84x = 3,562,795.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,795.82/2,721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.97

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