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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.49, 3,252.66 and 869.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.49, 3,252.66 and 869.06 is: 1,304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.49 : 3,252.66 = 869.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.49/3,252.66 = 869.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.49x = 3,252.66 × 869.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.49x = 2,826,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,761.57/2,167.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.16

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