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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.47, 4,087.74 and 876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.47, 4,087.74 and 876.52 is: 1,314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.47 : 4,087.74 = 876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.47/4,087.74 = 876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.47x = 4,087.74 × 876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.47x = 3,582,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,965.43/2,726.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.14

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