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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.76, 3,912.05 and 875.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.76, 3,912.05 and 875.98 is: 1,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.76 : 3,912.05 = 875.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.76/3,912.05 = 875.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.76x = 3,912.05 × 875.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.76x = 3,426,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,877.56/2,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.11

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