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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.42, 4,079.76 and 870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.42, 4,079.76 and 870.28 is: 1,305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.42 : 4,079.76 = 870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.42/4,079.76 = 870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.42x = 4,079.76 × 870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.42x = 3,550,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,533.53/2,719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.62

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