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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.19, 3,060.97 and 870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.19, 3,060.97 and 870.14 is: 1,305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.19 : 3,060.97 = 870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.19/3,060.97 = 870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.19x = 3,060.97 × 870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.19x = 2,663,477.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,477.91/2,040.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.51

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