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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.55, 4,307.19 and 1,311.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.55, 4,307.19 and 1,311.89 is: 1,967.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.55 : 4,307.19 = 1,311.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.55/4,307.19 = 1,311.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.55x = 4,307.19 × 1,311.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.55x = 5,650,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,650,537.95/2,872.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.08

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