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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.91, 3,256.77 and 872.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.91, 3,256.77 and 872.48 is: 1,308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.91 : 3,256.77 = 872.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.91/3,256.77 = 872.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.91x = 3,256.77 × 872.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.91x = 2,841,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,450.41/2,170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.88

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