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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.46, 4,090.50 and 877.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.46, 4,090.50 and 877.53 is: 1,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.46 : 4,090.50 = 877.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.46/4,090.50 = 877.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.46x = 4,090.50 × 877.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.46x = 3,589,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,530.85/2,726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.55

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