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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.40, 3,625.14 and 877.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.40, 3,625.14 and 877.40 is: 1,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.40 : 3,625.14 = 877.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.40/3,625.14 = 877.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.40x = 3,625.14 × 877.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.40x = 3,180,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,697.84/2,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.30

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