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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.76, 3,912.27 and 876.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.76, 3,912.27 and 876.34 is: 1,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.76 : 3,912.27 = 876.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.76/3,912.27 = 876.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.76x = 3,912.27 × 876.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.76x = 3,428,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,478.69/2,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.72

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