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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.47, 3,942.91 and 873.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.47, 3,942.91 and 873.40 is: 1,310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.47 : 3,942.91 = 873.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.47/3,942.91 = 873.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.47x = 3,942.91 × 873.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.47x = 3,443,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,737.59/2,628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.17

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