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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.64, 4,305.49 and 1,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.64, 4,305.49 and 1,021.48 is: 1,532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.64 : 4,305.49 = 1,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.64/4,305.49 = 1,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.64x = 4,305.49 × 1,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.64x = 4,397,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,958.61/2,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.05

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