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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.93, 4,087.35 and 876.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.93, 4,087.35 and 876.18 is: 1,314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.93 : 4,087.35 = 876.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.93/4,087.35 = 876.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.93x = 4,087.35 × 876.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.93x = 3,581,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,254.32/2,724.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.26

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