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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.88, 4,305.90 and 1,369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.88, 4,305.90 and 1,369.56 is: 2,054.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.88 : 4,305.90 = 1,369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.88/4,305.90 = 1,369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.88x = 4,305.90 × 1,369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.88x = 5,897,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,897,188.40/2,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.14

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