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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.48, 4,815.14 and 870.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.48, 4,815.14 and 870.66 is: 1,305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.48 : 4,815.14 = 870.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.48/4,815.14 = 870.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.48x = 4,815.14 × 870.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.48x = 4,192,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,345.44/3,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.83

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