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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.34, 3,155.19 and 870.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.34, 3,155.19 and 870.34 is: 1,305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.34 : 3,155.19 = 870.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.34/3,155.19 = 870.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.34x = 3,155.19 × 870.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.34x = 2,746,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,088.06/2,103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.58

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