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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.67, 4,304.68 and 1,116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.67, 4,304.68 and 1,116.52 is: 1,674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.67 : 4,304.68 = 1,116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.67/4,304.68 = 1,116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.67x = 4,304.68 × 1,116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.67x = 4,806,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,247.76/2,870.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.26

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