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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.56, 3,946.06 and 875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.56, 3,946.06 and 875.20 is: 1,312.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.56 : 3,946.06 = 875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.56/3,946.06 = 875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.56x = 3,946.06 × 875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.56x = 3,453,591.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,591.71/2,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.87

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