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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.91, 4,090.64 and 877.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.91, 4,090.64 and 877.55 is: 1,316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.91 : 4,090.64 = 877.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.91/4,090.64 = 877.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.91x = 4,090.64 × 877.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.91x = 3,589,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,716.29/2,726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.40

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