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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.94, 3,945.65 and 875.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.94, 3,945.65 and 875.07 is: 1,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.94 : 3,945.65 = 875.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.94/3,945.65 = 875.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.94x = 3,945.65 × 875.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.94x = 3,452,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,715.57/2,629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.85

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