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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.51, 3,256.07 and 871.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.51, 3,256.07 and 871.88 is: 1,307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.51 : 3,256.07 = 871.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.51/3,256.07 = 871.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.51x = 3,256.07 × 871.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.51x = 2,838,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,881.67/2,170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.93

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