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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.76, 3,910.55 and 874.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.76, 3,910.55 and 874.98 is: 1,312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.76 : 3,910.55 = 874.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.76/3,910.55 = 874.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.76x = 3,910.55 × 874.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.76x = 3,421,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,653.04/2,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.61

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