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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.54, 3,908.86 and 874.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.54, 3,908.86 and 874.95 is: 1,311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.54 : 3,908.86 = 874.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.54/3,908.86 = 874.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.54x = 3,908.86 × 874.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.54x = 3,420,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,057.06/2,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.60

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