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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.41, 3,938.58 and 870.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.41, 3,938.58 and 870.87 is: 1,305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.41 : 3,938.58 = 870.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.41/3,938.58 = 870.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.41x = 3,938.58 × 870.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.41x = 3,429,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,991.16/2,626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.96

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