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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.62, 3,913.73 and 877.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.62, 3,913.73 and 877.10 is: 1,315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.62 : 3,913.73 = 877.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.62/3,913.73 = 877.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.62x = 3,913.73 × 877.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.62x = 3,432,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,732.58/2,608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.92

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