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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.75, 4,090.64 and 877.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.75, 4,090.64 and 877.73 is: 1,316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.75 : 4,090.64 = 877.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.75/4,090.64 = 877.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.75x = 4,090.64 × 877.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.75x = 3,590,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,452.61/2,726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.75

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