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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.98, 3,769.47 and 870.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.98, 3,769.47 and 870.62 is: 1,304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.98 : 3,769.47 = 870.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.98/3,769.47 = 870.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.98x = 3,769.47 × 870.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.98x = 3,281,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,757.12/2,514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.88

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