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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.13, 3,614.23 and 870.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.13, 3,614.23 and 870.13 is: 1,305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.13 : 3,614.23 = 870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.13/3,614.23 = 870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.13x = 3,614.23 × 870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.13x = 3,144,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,831.88/2,409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.38

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