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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.29, 4,091.45 and 878.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.29, 4,091.45 and 878.42 is: 1,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.29 : 4,091.45 = 878.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.29/4,091.45 = 878.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.29x = 4,091.45 × 878.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.29x = 3,594,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,017.35/2,727.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.80

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