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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.41, 3,614.12 and 870.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.41, 3,614.12 and 870.41 is: 1,305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.41 : 3,614.12 = 870.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.41/3,614.12 = 870.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.41x = 3,614.12 × 870.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.41x = 3,145,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,761.84/2,409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.62

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