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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.04, 4,080.32 and 870.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.04, 4,080.32 and 870.69 is: 1,306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.04 : 4,080.32 = 870.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.04/4,080.32 = 870.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.04x = 4,080.32 × 870.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.04x = 3,552,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,693.82/2,720.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.12

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