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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.68, 4,084.36 and 873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.68, 4,084.36 and 873.18 is: 1,309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.68 : 4,084.36 = 873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.68/4,084.36 = 873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.68x = 4,084.36 × 873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.68x = 3,566,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,379.28/2,722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.88

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