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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.34, 3,910.96 and 875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.34, 3,910.96 and 875.96 is: 1,313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.34 : 3,910.96 = 875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.34/3,910.96 = 875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.34x = 3,910.96 × 875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.34x = 3,425,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,842.33/2,607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.92

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