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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607, 3,911.13 and 875.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607, 3,911.13 and 875.67 is: 1,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607 : 3,911.13 = 875.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607/3,911.13 = 875.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607x = 3,911.13 × 875.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607x = 3,424,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,859.21/2,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.72

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