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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.46, 3,942 and 873.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.46, 3,942 and 873.72 is: 1,310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.46 : 3,942 = 873.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.46/3,942 = 873.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.46x = 3,942 × 873.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.46x = 3,444,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,204.24/2,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.85

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