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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.32, 3,912.80 and 877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.32, 3,912.80 and 877.44 is: 1,316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.32 : 3,912.80 = 877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.32/3,912.80 = 877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.32x = 3,912.80 × 877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.32x = 3,433,247.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,247.23/2,608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.27

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