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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.74, 4,227.21 and 870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.74, 4,227.21 and 870.08 is: 1,305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.74 : 4,227.21 = 870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.74/4,227.21 = 870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.74x = 4,227.21 × 870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.74x = 3,678,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,010.88/2,817.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.31

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