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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.85, 3,903.45 and 871.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.85, 3,903.45 and 871.07 is: 1,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.85 : 3,903.45 = 871.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.85/3,903.45 = 871.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.85x = 3,903.45 × 871.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.85x = 3,400,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,158.67/2,602.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.32

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