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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.13, 3,903.19 and 870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.13, 3,903.19 and 870.80 is: 1,306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.13 : 3,903.19 = 870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.13/3,903.19 = 870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.13x = 3,903.19 × 870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.13x = 3,398,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,876.16/2,602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.19

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