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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.19, 2,865.44 and 870.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.19, 2,865.44 and 870.23 is: 1,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.19 : 2,865.44 = 870.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.19/2,865.44 = 870.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.19x = 2,865.44 × 870.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.19x = 2,493,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,591.85/1,910.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.42

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