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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.47, 3,910.24 and 875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.47, 3,910.24 and 875.88 is: 1,312.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.47 : 3,910.24 = 875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.47/3,910.24 = 875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.47x = 3,910.24 × 875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.47x = 3,424,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,901.01/2,608.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.99

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