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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.05, 4,088.51 and 876.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.05, 4,088.51 and 876.68 is: 1,314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.05 : 4,088.51 = 876.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.05/4,088.51 = 876.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.05x = 4,088.51 × 876.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.05x = 3,584,310.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,310.56/2,726.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.84

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