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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.84, 3,909.33 and 875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.84, 3,909.33 and 875.25 is: 1,312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.84 : 3,909.33 = 875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.84/3,909.33 = 875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.84x = 3,909.33 × 875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.84x = 3,421,641.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,641.08/2,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.06

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