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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.91, 4,303.73 and 1,117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.91, 4,303.73 and 1,117.09 is: 1,674.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.91 : 4,303.73 = 1,117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.91/4,303.73 = 1,117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.91x = 4,303.73 × 1,117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.91x = 4,807,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,653.75/2,870.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.61

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