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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.20, 3,253.44 and 870.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.20, 3,253.44 and 870.84 is: 1,305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.20 : 3,253.44 = 870.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.20/3,253.44 = 870.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.20x = 3,253.44 × 870.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.20x = 2,833,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,225.69/2,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.51

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