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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.29, 3,256.05 and 872.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.29, 3,256.05 and 872.67 is: 1,309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.29 : 3,256.05 = 872.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.29/3,256.05 = 872.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.29x = 3,256.05 × 872.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.29x = 2,841,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,457.15/2,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.25

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