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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.34, 4,088.39 and 876.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.34, 4,088.39 and 876.02 is: 1,314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.34 : 4,088.39 = 876.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.34/4,088.39 = 876.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.34x = 4,088.39 × 876.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.34x = 3,581,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,498.21/2,725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.15

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