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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.91, 4,816.68 and 870.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.91, 4,816.68 and 870.95 is: 1,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.91 : 4,816.68 = 870.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.91/4,816.68 = 870.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.91x = 4,816.68 × 870.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.91x = 4,195,059.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,059.01/3,210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.50

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