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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.81, 3,905.93 and 872.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.81, 3,905.93 and 872.44 is: 1,308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.81 : 3,905.93 = 872.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.81/3,905.93 = 872.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.81x = 3,905.93 × 872.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.81x = 3,407,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,681.99/2,603.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.73

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