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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.34, 3,910.08 and 875.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.34, 3,910.08 and 875.75 is: 1,312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.34 : 3,910.08 = 875.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.34/3,910.08 = 875.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.34x = 3,910.08 × 875.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.34x = 3,424,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,252.56/2,608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.81

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