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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.27, 3,911.31 and 875.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.27, 3,911.31 and 875.49 is: 1,313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.27 : 3,911.31 = 875.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.27/3,911.31 = 875.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.27x = 3,911.31 × 875.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.27x = 3,424,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,312.79/2,607.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.37

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