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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.71, 3,391.19 and 873.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.71, 3,391.19 and 873.57 is: 1,310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.71 : 3,391.19 = 873.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.71/3,391.19 = 873.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.71x = 3,391.19 × 873.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.71x = 2,962,437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,437.48/2,260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.40

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