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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.94, 4,091.76 and 878.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.94, 4,091.76 and 878.98 is: 1,318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.94 : 4,091.76 = 878.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.94/4,091.76 = 878.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.94x = 4,091.76 × 878.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.94x = 3,596,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,575.20/2,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.42

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