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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.76, 3,903 and 870.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.76, 3,903 and 870.88 is: 1,306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.76 : 3,903 = 870.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.76/3,903 = 870.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.76x = 3,903 × 870.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.76x = 3,399,044.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,044.64/2,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.44

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