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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.50, 3,908.25 and 874.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.50, 3,908.25 and 874.17 is: 1,311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.50 : 3,908.25 = 874.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.50/3,908.25 = 874.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.50x = 3,908.25 × 874.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.50x = 3,416,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,474.90/2,605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.26

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