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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.02, 3,060.57 and 870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.02, 3,060.57 and 870.08 is: 1,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.02 : 3,060.57 = 870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.02/3,060.57 = 870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.02x = 3,060.57 × 870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.02x = 2,662,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,940.75/2,040.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.35

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