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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.89, 3,178.63 and 870.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.89, 3,178.63 and 870.13 is: 1,304.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.89 : 3,178.63 = 870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.89/3,178.63 = 870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.89x = 3,178.63 × 870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.89x = 2,765,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,820.69/2,119.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.70

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