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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.97, 3,385.34 and 870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.97, 3,385.34 and 870.14 is: 1,304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.97 : 3,385.34 = 870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.97/3,385.34 = 870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.97x = 3,385.34 × 870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.97x = 2,945,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,698.47/2,257.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.58

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