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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.07, 4,089.39 and 877.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.07, 4,089.39 and 877.47 is: 1,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.07 : 4,089.39 = 877.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.07/4,089.39 = 877.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.07x = 4,089.39 × 877.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.07x = 3,588,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,317.04/2,726.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.30

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