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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.30, 3,256.04 and 872.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.30, 3,256.04 and 872.68 is: 1,309.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.30 : 3,256.04 = 872.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.30/3,256.04 = 872.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.30x = 3,256.04 × 872.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.30x = 2,841,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,480.99/2,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.26

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