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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.78, 3,389.67 and 873.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.78, 3,389.67 and 873.78 is: 1,310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.78 : 3,389.67 = 873.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.78/3,389.67 = 873.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.78x = 3,389.67 × 873.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.78x = 2,961,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,825.85/2,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.67

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