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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.45, 4,090.32 and 877.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.45, 4,090.32 and 877.67 is: 1,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.45 : 4,090.32 = 877.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.45/4,090.32 = 877.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.45x = 4,090.32 × 877.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.45x = 3,589,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,951.15/2,726.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.71

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