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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.78, 3,946.34 and 875.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.78, 3,946.34 and 875.71 is: 1,313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.78 : 3,946.34 = 875.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.78/3,946.34 = 875.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.78x = 3,946.34 × 875.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.78x = 3,455,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,856.52/2,630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.62

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