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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.78, 4,308.32 and 1,391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.78, 4,308.32 and 1,391.08 is: 2,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.78 : 4,308.32 = 1,391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.78/4,308.32 = 1,391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.78x = 4,308.32 × 1,391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.78x = 5,993,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,993,217.79/2,872.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.21

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