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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.70, 4,088.16 and 876.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.70, 4,088.16 and 876.57 is: 1,314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.70 : 4,088.16 = 876.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.70/4,088.16 = 876.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.70x = 4,088.16 × 876.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.70x = 3,583,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,558.41/2,725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.73

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