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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.53, 4,297.44 and 2,052.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.53, 4,297.44 and 2,052.81 is: 3,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.53 : 4,297.44 = 2,052.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.53/4,297.44 = 2,052.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.53x = 4,297.44 × 2,052.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.53x = 8,821,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,821,827.81/2,872.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.10

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