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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.95, 3,387.32 and 872.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.95, 3,387.32 and 872.68 is: 1,308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.95 : 3,387.32 = 872.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.95/3,387.32 = 872.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.95x = 3,387.32 × 872.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.95x = 2,956,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,048.12/2,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.01

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