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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.66, 3,940.50 and 872.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.66, 3,940.50 and 872.34 is: 1,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.66 : 3,940.50 = 872.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.66/3,940.50 = 872.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.66x = 3,940.50 × 872.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.66x = 3,437,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,444.26/2,627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.18

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