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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.88, 4,082.61 and 872.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.88, 4,082.61 and 872.50 is: 1,308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.88 : 4,082.61 = 872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.88/4,082.61 = 872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.88x = 4,082.61 × 872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.88x = 3,562,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,077.23/2,721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.68

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