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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.11, 4,425.26 and 870.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.11, 4,425.26 and 870.09 is: 1,305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.11 : 4,425.26 = 870.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.11/4,425.26 = 870.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.11x = 4,425.26 × 870.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.11x = 3,850,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,370.12/2,950.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.16

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