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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.34, 3,907.08 and 873.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.34, 3,907.08 and 873.75 is: 1,309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.34 : 3,907.08 = 873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.34/3,907.08 = 873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.34x = 3,907.08 × 873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.34x = 3,413,811.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,811.15/2,606.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.81

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