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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.45, 3,911.09 and 876.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.45, 3,911.09 and 876.03 is: 1,314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.45 : 3,911.09 = 876.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.45/3,911.09 = 876.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.45x = 3,911.09 × 876.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.45x = 3,426,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,227.79/2,607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.01

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