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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.66, 3,770.22 and 870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.66, 3,770.22 and 870.08 is: 1,305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.66 : 3,770.22 = 870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.66/3,770.22 = 870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.66x = 3,770.22 × 870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.66x = 3,280,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,393.02/2,513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.03

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