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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.67, 3,255.11 and 872.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.67, 3,255.11 and 872.05 is: 1,308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.67 : 3,255.11 = 872.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.67/3,255.11 = 872.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.67x = 3,255.11 × 872.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.67x = 2,838,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,618.68/2,169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.32

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