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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.13, 4,308.91 and 820.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.13, 4,308.91 and 820.13 is: 1,230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.13 : 4,308.91 = 820.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.13/4,308.91 = 820.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.13x = 4,308.91 × 820.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.13x = 3,533,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,866.36/2,872.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.40

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