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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.60, 3,388.31 and 873.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.60, 3,388.31 and 873.22 is: 1,308.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.60 : 3,388.31 = 873.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.60/3,388.31 = 873.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.60x = 3,388.31 × 873.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.60x = 2,958,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,740.06/2,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.83

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