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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.59, 3,911.95 and 877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.59, 3,911.95 and 877 is: 1,314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.59 : 3,911.95 = 877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.59/3,911.95 = 877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.59x = 3,911.95 × 877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.59x = 3,430,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,780.15/2,609.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.68

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