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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.52, 3,908.40 and 874.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.52, 3,908.40 and 874.84 is: 1,311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.52 : 3,908.40 = 874.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.52/3,908.40 = 874.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.52x = 3,908.40 × 874.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.52x = 3,419,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,224.66/2,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.29

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