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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.92, 3,901.44 and 870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.92, 3,901.44 and 870.08 is: 1,304.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.92 : 3,901.44 = 870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.92/3,901.44 = 870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.92x = 3,901.44 × 870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.92x = 3,394,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,564.92/2,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.64

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