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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.36, 3,618.90 and 873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.36, 3,618.90 and 873 is: 1,309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.36 : 3,618.90 = 873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.36/3,618.90 = 873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.36x = 3,618.90 × 873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.36x = 3,159,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,299.70/2,412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.63

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