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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.13, 4,089.53 and 877.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.13, 4,089.53 and 877.03 is: 1,315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.13 : 4,089.53 = 877.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.13/4,089.53 = 877.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.13x = 4,089.53 × 877.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.13x = 3,586,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,640.50/2,726.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.65

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