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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.04, 3,910.80 and 876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.04, 3,910.80 and 876.16 is: 1,314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.04 : 3,910.80 = 876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.04/3,910.80 = 876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.04x = 3,910.80 × 876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.04x = 3,426,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,486.53/2,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.32

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