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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.28, 4,089.18 and 876.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.28, 4,089.18 and 876.90 is: 1,315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.28 : 4,089.18 = 876.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.28/4,089.18 = 876.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.28x = 4,089.18 × 876.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.28x = 3,585,801.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,801.94/2,726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.27

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