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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.89, 3,154.82 and 870.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.89, 3,154.82 and 870.39 is: 1,305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.89 : 3,154.82 = 870.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.89/3,154.82 = 870.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.89x = 3,154.82 × 870.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.89x = 2,745,919.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,919.43/2,103.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.17

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