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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.81, 3,526.05 and 870.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.81, 3,526.05 and 870.07 is: 1,305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.81 : 3,526.05 = 870.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.81/3,526.05 = 870.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.81x = 3,526.05 × 870.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.81x = 3,067,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,910.32/2,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.04

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