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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.10, 4,306.50 and 1,408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.10, 4,306.50 and 1,408.44 is: 2,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.10 : 4,306.50 = 1,408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.10/4,306.50 = 1,408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.10x = 4,306.50 × 1,408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.10x = 6,065,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,065,446.86/2,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.32

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