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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.30, 3,254.54 and 871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.30, 3,254.54 and 871.68 is: 1,307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.30 : 3,254.54 = 871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.30/3,254.54 = 871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.30x = 3,254.54 × 871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.30x = 2,836,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,917.43/2,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.76

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