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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.12, 4,089.75 and 877.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.12, 4,089.75 and 877.36 is: 1,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.12 : 4,089.75 = 877.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.12/4,089.75 = 877.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.12x = 4,089.75 × 877.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.12x = 3,588,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,183.06/2,726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.22

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