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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.28, 3,910 and 875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.28, 3,910 and 875.52 is: 1,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.28 : 3,910 = 875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.28/3,910 = 875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.28x = 3,910 × 875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.28x = 3,423,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,283.20/2,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.97

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