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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.56, 3,036.30 and 870.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.56, 3,036.30 and 870.04 is: 1,304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.56 : 3,036.30 = 870.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.56/3,036.30 = 870.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.56x = 3,036.30 × 870.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.56x = 2,641,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,702.45/2,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.83

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