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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.43, 4,427.12 and 872.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.43, 4,427.12 and 872.17 is: 1,307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.43 : 4,427.12 = 872.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.43/4,427.12 = 872.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.43x = 4,427.12 × 872.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.43x = 3,861,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,201.25/2,952.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.80

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