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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.54, 3,254.55 and 871.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.54, 3,254.55 and 871.14 is: 1,306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.54 : 3,254.55 = 871.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.54/3,254.55 = 871.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.54x = 3,254.55 × 871.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.54x = 2,835,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,168.69/2,169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.81

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