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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.02, 3,252.96 and 869.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.02, 3,252.96 and 869.40 is: 1,305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.02 : 3,252.96 = 869.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.02/3,252.96 = 869.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.02x = 3,252.96 × 869.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.02x = 2,828,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,123.42/2,167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.07

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