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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.00, 4,424.31 and 870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.00, 4,424.31 and 870.14 is: 1,305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.00 : 4,424.31 = 870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.00/4,424.31 = 870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.00x = 4,424.31 × 870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.00x = 3,849,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,769.10/2,950.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.01

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