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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.13, 4,306.37 and 1,115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.13, 4,306.37 and 1,115.27 is: 1,673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.13 : 4,306.37 = 1,115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.13/4,306.37 = 1,115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.13x = 4,306.37 × 1,115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.13x = 4,802,754.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,754.31/2,870.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.36

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