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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.78, 3,908.67 and 875.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.78, 3,908.67 and 875.62 is: 1,313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.78 : 3,908.67 = 875.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.78/3,908.67 = 875.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.78x = 3,908.67 × 875.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.78x = 3,422,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,522.68/2,605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.43

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