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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.04, 3,939.13 and 871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.04, 3,939.13 and 871.80 is: 1,307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.04 : 3,939.13 = 871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.04/3,939.13 = 871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.04x = 3,939.13 × 871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.04x = 3,434,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,142.01/2,626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.73

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