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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.40, 4,768.59 and 870.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.40, 4,768.59 and 870.36 is: 1,305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.40 : 4,768.59 = 870.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.40/4,768.59 = 870.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.40x = 4,768.59 × 870.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.40x = 4,150,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,389.99/3,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.40

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