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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.67, 4,090.40 and 877.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.67, 4,090.40 and 877.17 is: 1,315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.67 : 4,090.40 = 877.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.67/4,090.40 = 877.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.67x = 4,090.40 × 877.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.67x = 3,587,978.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,978.91/2,726.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.88

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