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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.12, 3,912.66 and 877.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.12, 3,912.66 and 877.50 is: 1,315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.12 : 3,912.66 = 877.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.12/3,912.66 = 877.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.12x = 3,912.66 × 877.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.12x = 3,433,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,359.15/2,610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.40

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