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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.94, 3,905.93 and 872.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.94, 3,905.93 and 872.56 is: 1,308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.94 : 3,905.93 = 872.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.94/3,905.93 = 872.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.94x = 3,905.93 × 872.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.94x = 3,408,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,158.28/2,603.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.85

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