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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.00, 4,228.70 and 870.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.00, 4,228.70 and 870.95 is: 1,306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.00 : 4,228.70 = 870.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.00/4,228.70 = 870.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.00x = 4,228.70 × 870.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.00x = 3,682,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,960.77/2,819.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.48

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