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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.95, 3,910.33 and 875.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.95, 3,910.33 and 875.53 is: 1,313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.95 : 3,910.33 = 875.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.95/3,910.33 = 875.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.95x = 3,910.33 × 875.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.95x = 3,423,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,611.22/2,606.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.26

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