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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.37, 4,091.86 and 879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.37, 4,091.86 and 879.68 is: 1,319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.37 : 4,091.86 = 879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.37/4,091.86 = 879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.37x = 4,091.86 × 879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.37x = 3,599,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,527.40/2,728.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.30

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