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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.75, 3,771.16 and 870.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.75, 3,771.16 and 870.85 is: 1,305.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.75 : 3,771.16 = 870.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.75/3,771.16 = 870.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.75x = 3,771.16 × 870.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.75x = 3,284,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,117.22/2,514.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.94

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