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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.16, 3,912.72 and 877.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.16, 3,912.72 and 877.84 is: 1,315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.16 : 3,912.72 = 877.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.16/3,912.72 = 877.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.16x = 3,912.72 × 877.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.16x = 3,434,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,742.12/2,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.91

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