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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.92, 3,909.66 and 874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.92, 3,909.66 and 874.60 is: 1,311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.92 : 3,909.66 = 874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.92/3,909.66 = 874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.92x = 3,909.66 × 874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.92x = 3,419,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,388.64/2,606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.66

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