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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.49, 3,908.63 and 873.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.49, 3,908.63 and 873.71 is: 1,310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.49 : 3,908.63 = 873.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.49/3,908.63 = 873.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.49x = 3,908.63 × 873.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.49x = 3,414,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,985.21/2,605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.69

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