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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.44, 3,177.67 and 869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.44, 3,177.67 and 869.72 is: 1,304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.44 : 3,177.67 = 869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.44/3,177.67 = 869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.44x = 3,177.67 × 869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.44x = 2,763,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,668.35/2,118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.58

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