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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.62, 3,251.64 and 868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.62, 3,251.64 and 868.92 is: 1,303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.62 : 3,251.64 = 868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.62/3,251.64 = 868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.62x = 3,251.64 × 868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.62x = 2,825,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,415.03/2,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.46

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