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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.53, 4,079.17 and 870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.53, 4,079.17 and 870.74 is: 1,306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.53 : 4,079.17 = 870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.53/4,079.17 = 870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.53x = 4,079.17 × 870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.53x = 3,551,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,896.49/2,719.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.07

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