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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.61, 3,963.78 and 2,339.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.61, 3,963.78 and 2,339.57 is: 3,230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.61 : 3,963.78 = 2,339.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.61/3,963.78 = 2,339.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.61x = 3,963.78 × 2,339.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.61x = 9,273,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,273,529.08/2,870.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.51

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