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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.34, 3,251.14 and 868.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.34, 3,251.14 and 868.64 is: 1,303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.34 : 3,251.14 = 868.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.34/3,251.14 = 868.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.34x = 3,251.14 × 868.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.34x = 2,824,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,051.82/2,167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.01

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