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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.08, 4,078.62 and 870.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.08, 4,078.62 and 870.18 is: 1,305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.08 : 4,078.62 = 870.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.08/4,078.62 = 870.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.08x = 4,078.62 × 870.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.08x = 3,549,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,133.55/2,719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.27

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