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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.08, 3,612.96 and 870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.08, 3,612.96 and 870 is: 1,304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.08 : 3,612.96 = 870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.08/3,612.96 = 870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.08x = 3,612.96 × 870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.08x = 3,143,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,275.20/2,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.22

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