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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.96, 3,911.90 and 876.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.96, 3,911.90 and 876.58 is: 1,314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.96 : 3,911.90 = 876.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.96/3,911.90 = 876.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.96x = 3,911.90 × 876.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.96x = 3,429,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,093.30/2,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.86

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