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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.69, 3,254.40 and 870.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.69, 3,254.40 and 870.23 is: 1,305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.69 : 3,254.40 = 870.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.69/3,254.40 = 870.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.69x = 3,254.40 × 870.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.69x = 2,832,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,060.24/2,169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.28

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