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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.07, 4,305.56 and 1,226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.07, 4,305.56 and 1,226.63 is: 1,840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.07 : 4,305.56 = 1,226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.07/4,305.56 = 1,226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.07x = 4,305.56 × 1,226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.07x = 5,281,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,301.40/2,870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.13

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