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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.96, 3,904.96 and 871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.96, 3,904.96 and 871.52 is: 1,307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.96 : 3,904.96 = 871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.96/3,904.96 = 871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.96x = 3,904.96 × 871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.96x = 3,403,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,250.74/2,602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.45

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