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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.72, 4,092.23 and 879.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.72, 4,092.23 and 879.01 is: 1,318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.72 : 4,092.23 = 879.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.72/4,092.23 = 879.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.72x = 4,092.23 × 879.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.72x = 3,597,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,088.43/2,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.72

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