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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.58, 4,079.51 and 870.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.58, 4,079.51 and 870.75 is: 1,306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.58 : 4,079.51 = 870.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.58/4,079.51 = 870.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.58x = 4,079.51 × 870.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.58x = 3,552,237.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,237.14/2,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.17

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