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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.38, 3,255.68 and 871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.38, 3,255.68 and 871.75 is: 1,307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.38 : 3,255.68 = 871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.38/3,255.68 = 871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.38x = 3,255.68 × 871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.38x = 2,838,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,139.04/2,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.67

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