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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.48, 4,079.12 and 870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.48, 4,079.12 and 870.64 is: 1,305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.48 : 4,079.12 = 870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.48/4,079.12 = 870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.48x = 4,079.12 × 870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.48x = 3,551,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,446.86/2,720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.45

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