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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.16, 3,912.60 and 877.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.16, 3,912.60 and 877.28 is: 1,316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.16 : 3,912.60 = 877.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.16/3,912.60 = 877.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.16x = 3,912.60 × 877.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.16x = 3,432,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,445.73/2,608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.04

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