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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.47, 4,087.31 and 876.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.47, 4,087.31 and 876.15 is: 1,313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.47 : 4,087.31 = 876.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.47/4,087.31 = 876.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.47x = 4,087.31 × 876.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.47x = 3,581,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,092.28/2,725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.94

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