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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.27, 3,960.78 and 1,751.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.27, 3,960.78 and 1,751.79 is: 2,417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.27 : 3,960.78 = 1,751.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.27/3,960.78 = 1,751.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.27x = 3,960.78 × 1,751.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.27x = 6,938,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,454.80/2,870.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.36

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