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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.65, 3,388.99 and 872.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.65, 3,388.99 and 872.53 is: 1,308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.65 : 3,388.99 = 872.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.65/3,388.99 = 872.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.65x = 3,388.99 × 872.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.65x = 2,956,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,995.44/2,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.61

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