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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.80, 3,909.70 and 875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.80, 3,909.70 and 875.40 is: 1,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.80 : 3,909.70 = 875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.80/3,909.70 = 875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.80x = 3,909.70 × 875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.80x = 3,422,551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,551.38/2,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.93

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