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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.19, 4,089.29 and 877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.19, 4,089.29 and 877.26 is: 1,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.19 : 4,089.29 = 877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.19/4,089.29 = 877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.19x = 4,089.29 × 877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.19x = 3,587,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,381.49/2,726.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.90

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