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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.68, 3,907.08 and 873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.68, 3,907.08 and 873.32 is: 1,310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.68 : 3,907.08 = 873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.68/3,907.08 = 873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.68x = 3,907.08 × 873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.68x = 3,412,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,131.11/2,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.00

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