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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.08, 4,229.16 and 870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.08, 4,229.16 and 870.94 is: 1,306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.08 : 4,229.16 = 870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.08/4,229.16 = 870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.08x = 4,229.16 × 870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.08x = 3,683,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,344.61/2,819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.58

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