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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.31, 3,940.75 and 871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.31, 3,940.75 and 871.74 is: 1,307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.31 : 3,940.75 = 871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.31/3,940.75 = 871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.31x = 3,940.75 × 871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.31x = 3,435,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,309.41/2,627.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.54

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