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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.80, 3,903.23 and 870.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.80, 3,903.23 and 870.38 is: 1,305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.80 : 3,903.23 = 870.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.80/3,903.23 = 870.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.80x = 3,903.23 × 870.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.80x = 3,397,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,275.99/2,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.74

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