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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.84, 2,866.29 and 870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.84, 2,866.29 and 870.80 is: 1,306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.84 : 2,866.29 = 870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.84/2,866.29 = 870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.84x = 2,866.29 × 870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.84x = 2,495,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,965.33/1,910.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.21

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