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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.73, 4,078.32 and 870.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.73, 4,078.32 and 870.11 is: 1,305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.73 : 4,078.32 = 870.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.73/4,078.32 = 870.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.73x = 4,078.32 × 870.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.73x = 3,548,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,587.02/2,718.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.24

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