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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.06, 3,615.33 and 870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.06, 3,615.33 and 870.94 is: 1,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.06 : 3,615.33 = 870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.06/3,615.33 = 870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.06x = 3,615.33 × 870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.06x = 3,148,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,735.51/2,410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.50

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