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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.75, 3,910.41 and 875.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.75, 3,910.41 and 875.16 is: 1,312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.75 : 3,910.41 = 875.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.75/3,910.41 = 875.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.75x = 3,910.41 × 875.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.75x = 3,422,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,234.42/2,607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.33

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