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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.37, 3,960.29 and 2,206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.37, 3,960.29 and 2,206.04 is: 3,043.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.37 : 3,960.29 = 2,206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.37/3,960.29 = 2,206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.37x = 3,960.29 × 2,206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.37x = 8,736,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,543.87/2,870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.70

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