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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.69, 3,393.05 and 875.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.69, 3,393.05 and 875.03 is: 1,312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.69 : 3,393.05 = 875.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.69/3,393.05 = 875.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.69x = 3,393.05 × 875.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.69x = 2,969,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,020.54/2,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.74

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