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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.64, 3,253.80 and 870.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.64, 3,253.80 and 870.32 is: 1,304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.64 : 3,253.80 = 870.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.64/3,253.80 = 870.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.64x = 3,253.80 × 870.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.64x = 2,831,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,847.22/2,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.61

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