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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.19, 3,391.30 and 873.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.19, 3,391.30 and 873.83 is: 1,311.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.19 : 3,391.30 = 873.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.19/3,391.30 = 873.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.19x = 3,391.30 × 873.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.19x = 2,963,419.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,419.68/2,260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.14

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