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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.86, 3,153.47 and 870.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.86, 3,153.47 and 870.59 is: 1,304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.86 : 3,153.47 = 870.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.86/3,153.47 = 870.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.86x = 3,153.47 × 870.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.86x = 2,745,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,382.98/2,103.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.93

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