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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.94, 3,907.43 and 873.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.94, 3,907.43 and 873.56 is: 1,310.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.94 : 3,907.43 = 873.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.94/3,907.43 = 873.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.94x = 3,907.43 × 873.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.94x = 3,413,374.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,374.55/2,604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.35

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