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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.73, 3,037.10 and 870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.73, 3,037.10 and 870.48 is: 1,305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.73 : 3,037.10 = 870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.73/3,037.10 = 870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.73x = 3,037.10 × 870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.73x = 2,643,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,730.46/2,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.72

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