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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.66, 3,910.59 and 875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.66, 3,910.59 and 875.28 is: 1,313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.66 : 3,910.59 = 875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.66/3,910.59 = 875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.66x = 3,910.59 × 875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.66x = 3,422,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,861.22/2,606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.12

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