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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.83, 3,616.25 and 870.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.83, 3,616.25 and 870.75 is: 1,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.83 : 3,616.25 = 870.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.83/3,616.25 = 870.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.83x = 3,616.25 × 870.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.83x = 3,148,845.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,845.33/2,410.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.13

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