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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.76, 3,908.90 and 874.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.76, 3,908.90 and 874.12 is: 1,310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.76 : 3,908.90 = 874.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.76/3,908.90 = 874.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.76x = 3,908.90 × 874.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.76x = 3,416,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,847.67/2,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.76

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