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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.70, 3,905.46 and 872.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.70, 3,905.46 and 872.28 is: 1,308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.70 : 3,905.46 = 872.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.70/3,905.46 = 872.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.70x = 3,905.46 × 872.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.70x = 3,406,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,654.65/2,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.39

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