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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.10, 3,910.69 and 875.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.10, 3,910.69 and 875.74 is: 1,313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.10 : 3,910.69 = 875.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.10/3,910.69 = 875.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.10x = 3,910.69 × 875.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.10x = 3,424,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,747.66/2,607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.62

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