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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.49, 4,091.57 and 878.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.49, 4,091.57 and 878.10 is: 1,317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.49 : 4,091.57 = 878.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.49/4,091.57 = 878.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.49x = 4,091.57 × 878.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.49x = 3,592,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,807.62/2,727.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.26

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