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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.44, 4,087.93 and 876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.44, 4,087.93 and 876.06 is: 1,314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.44 : 4,087.93 = 876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.44/4,087.93 = 876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.44x = 4,087.93 × 876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.44x = 3,581,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,269.77/2,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.02

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