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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.02, 4,087.77 and 876.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.02, 4,087.77 and 876.73 is: 1,314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.02 : 4,087.77 = 876.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.02/4,087.77 = 876.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.02x = 4,087.77 × 876.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.02x = 3,583,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,870.59/2,726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.69

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