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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.27, 4,817.93 and 872.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.27, 4,817.93 and 872.41 is: 1,308.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.27 : 4,817.93 = 872.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.27/4,817.93 = 872.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.27x = 4,817.93 × 872.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.27x = 4,203,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,221.40/3,212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.49

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