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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.16, 3,241.90 and 863.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.16, 3,241.90 and 863.11 is: 1,293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.16 : 3,241.90 = 863.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.16/3,241.90 = 863.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.16x = 3,241.90 × 863.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.16x = 2,798,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,116.31/2,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.53

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