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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.38, 3,946.25 and 875.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.38, 3,946.25 and 875.65 is: 1,313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.38 : 3,946.25 = 875.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.38/3,946.25 = 875.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.38x = 3,946.25 × 875.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.38x = 3,455,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,526.14/2,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.70

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