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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.82, 3,910.41 and 875.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.82, 3,910.41 and 875.58 is: 1,313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.82 : 3,910.41 = 875.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.82/3,910.41 = 875.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.82x = 3,910.41 × 875.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.82x = 3,423,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,876.79/2,606.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.43

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