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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.04, 3,906.12 and 872.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.04, 3,906.12 and 872.68 is: 1,309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.04 : 3,906.12 = 872.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.04/3,906.12 = 872.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.04x = 3,906.12 × 872.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.04x = 3,408,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,792.80/2,604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.04

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