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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.56, 3,383.74 and 870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.56, 3,383.74 and 870.28 is: 1,304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.56 : 3,383.74 = 870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.56/3,383.74 = 870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.56x = 3,383.74 × 870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.56x = 2,944,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,812.91/2,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.42

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