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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.84, 3,902.82 and 870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.84, 3,902.82 and 870.60 is: 1,305.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.84 : 3,902.82 = 870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.84/3,902.82 = 870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.84x = 3,902.82 × 870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.84x = 3,397,795.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,795.09/2,601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.92

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