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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.49, 3,945.95 and 875.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.49, 3,945.95 and 875.43 is: 1,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.49 : 3,945.95 = 875.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.49/3,945.95 = 875.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.49x = 3,945.95 × 875.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.49x = 3,454,398.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,398.63/2,630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.21

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