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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.05, 4,304.51 and 789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.05, 4,304.51 and 789.52 is: 1,184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.05 : 4,304.51 = 789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.05/4,304.51 = 789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.05x = 4,304.51 × 789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.05x = 3,398,471.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,471.27/2,870.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.12

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