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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.81, 3,060.19 and 870.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.81, 3,060.19 and 870.63 is: 1,305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.81 : 3,060.19 = 870.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.81/3,060.19 = 870.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.81x = 3,060.19 × 870.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.81x = 2,664,293.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,293.22/2,040.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.51

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