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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.93, 3,061.78 and 870.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.93, 3,061.78 and 870.91 is: 1,306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.93 : 3,061.78 = 870.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.93/3,061.78 = 870.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.93x = 3,061.78 × 870.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.93x = 2,666,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,534.82/2,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.53

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