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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.14, 3,244.13 and 863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.14, 3,244.13 and 863.52 is: 1,296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.14 : 3,244.13 = 863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.14/3,244.13 = 863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.14x = 3,244.13 × 863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.14x = 2,801,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,371.14/2,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.25

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