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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.28, 3,904.11 and 871.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.28, 3,904.11 and 871.50 is: 1,306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.28 : 3,904.11 = 871.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.28/3,904.11 = 871.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.28x = 3,904.11 × 871.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.28x = 3,402,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,431.87/2,603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.98

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