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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.96, 3,938.64 and 870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.96, 3,938.64 and 870.54 is: 1,305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.96 : 3,938.64 = 870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.96/3,938.64 = 870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.96x = 3,938.64 × 870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.96x = 3,428,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,743.67/2,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.71

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