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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.83, 4,089.27 and 877.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.83, 4,089.27 and 877.41 is: 1,316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.83 : 4,089.27 = 877.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.83/4,089.27 = 877.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.83x = 4,089.27 × 877.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.83x = 3,587,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,966.39/2,725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.28

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