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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.16, 3,253.86 and 871.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.16, 3,253.86 and 871.14 is: 1,305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.16 : 3,253.86 = 871.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.16/3,253.86 = 871.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.16x = 3,253.86 × 871.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.16x = 2,834,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,567.60/2,171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.55

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