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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.26, 3,384.06 and 870.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.26, 3,384.06 and 870.33 is: 1,304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.26 : 3,384.06 = 870.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.26/3,384.06 = 870.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.26x = 3,384.06 × 870.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.26x = 2,945,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,248.94/2,257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.79

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