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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.69, 3,254.52 and 871.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.69, 3,254.52 and 871.16 is: 1,306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.69 : 3,254.52 = 871.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.69/3,254.52 = 871.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.69x = 3,254.52 × 871.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.69x = 2,835,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,191.37/2,169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.73

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