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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.18, 4,078.79 and 870.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.18, 4,078.79 and 870.31 is: 1,305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.18 : 4,078.79 = 870.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.18/4,078.79 = 870.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.18x = 4,078.79 × 870.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.18x = 3,549,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,786.98/2,719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.46

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