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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.75, 4,088.88 and 876.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.75, 4,088.88 and 876.43 is: 1,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.75 : 4,088.88 = 876.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.75/4,088.88 = 876.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.75x = 4,088.88 × 876.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.75x = 3,583,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,610.71/2,725.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.72

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