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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.76, 3,385.74 and 870.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.76, 3,385.74 and 870.33 is: 1,305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.76 : 3,385.74 = 870.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.76/3,385.74 = 870.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.76x = 3,385.74 × 870.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.76x = 2,946,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,711.09/2,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.15

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