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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.76, 3,911.22 and 875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.76, 3,911.22 and 875.52 is: 1,313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.76 : 3,911.22 = 875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.76/3,911.22 = 875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.76x = 3,911.22 × 875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.76x = 3,424,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,351.33/2,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.64

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