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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.74, 3,155.67 and 870.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.74, 3,155.67 and 870.30 is: 1,305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.74 : 3,155.67 = 870.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.74/3,155.67 = 870.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.74x = 3,155.67 × 870.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.74x = 2,746,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,379.60/2,103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.48

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