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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.27, 3,902.79 and 870.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.27, 3,902.79 and 870.89 is: 1,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.27 : 3,902.79 = 870.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.27/3,902.79 = 870.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.27x = 3,902.79 × 870.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.27x = 3,398,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,900.78/2,602.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.13

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