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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.06, 3,155.80 and 870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.06, 3,155.80 and 870.24 is: 1,305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.06 : 3,155.80 = 870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.06/3,155.80 = 870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.06x = 3,155.80 × 870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.06x = 2,746,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,303.39/2,103.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.86

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