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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.76, 4,088.88 and 876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.76, 4,088.88 and 876.20 is: 1,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.76 : 4,088.88 = 876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.76/4,088.88 = 876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.76x = 4,088.88 × 876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.76x = 3,582,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,676.66/2,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.38

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