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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.33, 3,254.39 and 870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.33, 3,254.39 and 870.90 is: 1,306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.33 : 3,254.39 = 870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.33/3,254.39 = 870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.33x = 3,254.39 × 870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.33x = 2,834,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,248.25/2,169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.51

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