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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.69, 3,241.44 and 862.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.69, 3,241.44 and 862.17 is: 1,293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.69 : 3,241.44 = 862.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.69/3,241.44 = 862.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.69x = 3,241.44 × 862.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.69x = 2,794,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,672.32/2,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.42

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