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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.91, 3,256.51 and 872.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.91, 3,256.51 and 872.38 is: 1,308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.91 : 3,256.51 = 872.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.91/3,256.51 = 872.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.91x = 3,256.51 × 872.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.91x = 2,840,900.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,900.09/2,170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.62

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