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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.98, 4,090.87 and 877.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.98, 4,090.87 and 877.48 is: 1,316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.98 : 4,090.87 = 877.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.98/4,090.87 = 877.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.98x = 4,090.87 × 877.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.98x = 3,589,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,656.61/2,726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.35

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