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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.04, 3,285.26 and 873.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.04, 3,285.26 and 873.48 is: 1,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.04 : 3,285.26 = 873.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.04/3,285.26 = 873.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.04x = 3,285.26 × 873.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.04x = 2,869,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,608.90/2,190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.30

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