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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.20, 4,090.80 and 878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.20, 4,090.80 and 878.48 is: 1,317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.20 : 4,090.80 = 878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.20/4,090.80 = 878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.20x = 4,090.80 × 878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.20x = 3,593,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,665.53/2,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.71

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