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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.89, 3,769.25 and 870.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.89, 3,769.25 and 870.56 is: 1,305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.89 : 3,769.25 = 870.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.89/3,769.25 = 870.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.89x = 3,769.25 × 870.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.89x = 3,281,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,358.28/2,513.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.29

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