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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.79, 3,946.38 and 875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.79, 3,946.38 and 875.72 is: 1,313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.79 : 3,946.38 = 875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.79/3,946.38 = 875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.79x = 3,946.38 × 875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.79x = 3,455,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,904.16/2,630.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.64

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