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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.87, 3,770.33 and 870.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.87, 3,770.33 and 870.57 is: 1,306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.87 : 3,770.33 = 870.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.87/3,770.33 = 870.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.87x = 3,770.33 × 870.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.87x = 3,282,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,331.84/2,512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.21

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