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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.65, 4,089.99 and 877.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.65, 4,089.99 and 877.77 is: 1,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.65 : 4,089.99 = 877.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.65/4,089.99 = 877.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.65x = 4,089.99 × 877.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.65x = 3,590,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,073.81/2,726.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.66

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