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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.69, 3,256.02 and 872.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.69, 3,256.02 and 872.16 is: 1,308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.69 : 3,256.02 = 872.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.69/3,256.02 = 872.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.69x = 3,256.02 × 872.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.69x = 2,839,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,770.40/2,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.23

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