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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.56, 3,937.98 and 870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.56, 3,937.98 and 870.12 is: 1,305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.56 : 3,937.98 = 870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.56/3,937.98 = 870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.56x = 3,937.98 × 870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.56x = 3,426,515.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,515.16/2,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.06

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