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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.60, 3,386.81 and 872.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.60, 3,386.81 and 872.22 is: 1,307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.60 : 3,386.81 = 872.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.60/3,386.81 = 872.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.60x = 3,386.81 × 872.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.60x = 2,954,039.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,039.25/2,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.33

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