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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.14, 3,388.62 and 873.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.14, 3,388.62 and 873.37 is: 1,309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.14 : 3,388.62 = 873.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.14/3,388.62 = 873.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.14x = 3,388.62 × 873.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.14x = 2,959,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,519.05/2,260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.44

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