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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.79, 3,242.76 and 862.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.79, 3,242.76 and 862.63 is: 1,294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.79 : 3,242.76 = 862.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.79/3,242.76 = 862.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.79x = 3,242.76 × 862.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.79x = 2,797,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,302.06/2,160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.57

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