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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.90, 3,250.54 and 868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.90, 3,250.54 and 868.22 is: 1,303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.90 : 3,250.54 = 868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.90/3,250.54 = 868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.90x = 3,250.54 × 868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.90x = 2,822,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,183.84/2,165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.01

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