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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.10, 4,305.04 and 818.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.10, 4,305.04 and 818.10 is: 1,227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.10 : 4,305.04 = 818.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.10/4,305.04 = 818.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.10x = 4,305.04 × 818.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.10x = 3,521,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,953.22/2,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.12

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