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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,818.65, 4,226.76 and 870.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,818.65, 4,226.76 and 870.41 is: 1,305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,818.65 : 4,226.76 = 870.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,818.65/4,226.76 = 870.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,818.65x = 4,226.76 × 870.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,818.65x = 3,678,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,993.04/2,818.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.23

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