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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.70, 3,119.55 and 1,870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.70, 3,119.55 and 1,870.90 is: 2,806.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.70 : 3,119.55 = 1,870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.70/3,119.55 = 1,870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.70x = 3,119.55 × 1,870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.70x = 5,836,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,366.10/2,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.35

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