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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.19, 3,913.82 and 877.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.19, 3,913.82 and 877.81 is: 1,316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.19 : 3,913.82 = 877.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.19/3,913.82 = 877.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.19x = 3,913.82 × 877.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.19x = 3,435,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,590.33/2,609.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.73

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