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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.44, 3,252.12 and 868.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.44, 3,252.12 and 868.56 is: 1,303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.44 : 3,252.12 = 868.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.44/3,252.12 = 868.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.44x = 3,252.12 × 868.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.44x = 2,824,661.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,661.35/2,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.22

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