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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.09, 4,087.66 and 876.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.09, 4,087.66 and 876.21 is: 1,314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.09 : 4,087.66 = 876.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.09/4,087.66 = 876.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.09x = 4,087.66 × 876.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.09x = 3,581,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,648.57/2,725.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.32

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