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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.13, 3,244.04 and 863.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.13, 3,244.04 and 863.97 is: 1,296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.13 : 3,244.04 = 863.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.13/3,244.04 = 863.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.13x = 3,244.04 × 863.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.13x = 2,802,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,748.92/2,162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.29

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