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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.71, 4,083.75 and 873.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.71, 4,083.75 and 873.21 is: 1,309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.71 : 4,083.75 = 873.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.71/4,083.75 = 873.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.71x = 4,083.75 × 873.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.71x = 3,565,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,971.34/2,722.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.71

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