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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872, 4,307.73 and 1,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872, 4,307.73 and 1,023.04 is: 1,534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872 : 4,307.73 = 1,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872/4,307.73 = 1,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872x = 4,307.73 × 1,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872x = 4,406,980.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,980.10/2,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.46

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