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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.60, 3,911.39 and 877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.60, 3,911.39 and 877.44 is: 1,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.60 : 3,911.39 = 877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.60/3,911.39 = 877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.60x = 3,911.39 × 877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.60x = 3,432,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,010.04/2,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.16

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