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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.46, 3,908.60 and 873.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.46, 3,908.60 and 873.68 is: 1,310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.46 : 3,908.60 = 873.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.46/3,908.60 = 873.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.46x = 3,908.60 × 873.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.46x = 3,414,871.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,871.05/2,605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.66

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