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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.28, 3,155.09 and 870.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.28, 3,155.09 and 870.46 is: 1,305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.28 : 3,155.09 = 870.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.28/3,155.09 = 870.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.28x = 3,155.09 × 870.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.28x = 2,746,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,359.51/2,103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.75

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