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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.63, 3,771.95 and 870.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.63, 3,771.95 and 870.73 is: 1,306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.63 : 3,771.95 = 870.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.63/3,771.95 = 870.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.63x = 3,771.95 × 870.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.63x = 3,284,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,350.02/2,514.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.10

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