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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.56, 3,902.34 and 870.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.56, 3,902.34 and 870.23 is: 1,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.56 : 3,902.34 = 870.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.56/3,902.34 = 870.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.56x = 3,902.34 × 870.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.56x = 3,395,946.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,946.36/2,601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.35

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