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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.12, 4,088.25 and 876.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.12, 4,088.25 and 876.36 is: 1,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.12 : 4,088.25 = 876.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.12/4,088.25 = 876.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.12x = 4,088.25 × 876.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.12x = 3,582,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,778.77/2,725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.72

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