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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.92, 3,254.28 and 870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.92, 3,254.28 and 870.28 is: 1,306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.92 : 3,254.28 = 870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.92/3,254.28 = 870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.92x = 3,254.28 × 870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.92x = 2,832,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,134.80/2,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.38

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