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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.58, 3,390.17 and 873.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.58, 3,390.17 and 873.81 is: 1,310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.58 : 3,390.17 = 873.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.58/3,390.17 = 873.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.58x = 3,390.17 × 873.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.58x = 2,962,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,360.08/2,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.45

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