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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.79, 4,090.77 and 878.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.79, 4,090.77 and 878.01 is: 1,317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.79 : 4,090.77 = 878.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.79/4,090.77 = 878.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.79x = 4,090.77 × 878.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.79x = 3,591,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,736.97/2,726.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.20

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