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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.41, 4,815.93 and 870.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.41, 4,815.93 and 870.45 is: 1,305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.41 : 4,815.93 = 870.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.41/4,815.93 = 870.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.41x = 4,815.93 × 870.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.41x = 4,191,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,997.84/3,210.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.75

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