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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.85, 3,391.28 and 873.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.85, 3,391.28 and 873.93 is: 1,310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.85 : 3,391.28 = 873.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.85/3,391.28 = 873.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.85x = 3,391.28 × 873.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.85x = 2,963,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,743.52/2,260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.90

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