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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.46, 3,253.14 and 870.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.46, 3,253.14 and 870.03 is: 1,305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.46 : 3,253.14 = 870.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.46/3,253.14 = 870.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.46x = 3,253.14 × 870.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.46x = 2,830,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,329.39/2,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.23

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