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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.64, 3,253.68 and 870.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.64, 3,253.68 and 870.56 is: 1,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.64 : 3,253.68 = 870.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.64/3,253.68 = 870.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.64x = 3,253.68 × 870.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.64x = 2,832,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,523.66/2,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.13

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