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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.74, 3,905.61 and 872.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.74, 3,905.61 and 872.50 is: 1,308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.74 : 3,905.61 = 872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.74/3,905.61 = 872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.74x = 3,905.61 × 872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.74x = 3,407,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,644.73/2,603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.75

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