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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.06, 3,037.65 and 870.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.06, 3,037.65 and 870.06 is: 1,305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.06 : 3,037.65 = 870.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.06/3,037.65 = 870.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.06x = 3,037.65 × 870.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.06x = 2,642,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,937.76/2,025.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.12

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