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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.60, 4,304.40 and 1,020.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.60, 4,304.40 and 1,020.70 is: 1,531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.60 : 4,304.40 = 1,020.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.60/4,304.40 = 1,020.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.60x = 4,304.40 × 1,020.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.60x = 4,393,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,501.08/2,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.05

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