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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.32, 3,387.66 and 872.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.32, 3,387.66 and 872.42 is: 1,308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.32 : 3,387.66 = 872.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.32/3,387.66 = 872.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.32x = 3,387.66 × 872.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.32x = 2,955,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,462.34/2,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.12

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