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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.64, 3,255.30 and 871.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.64, 3,255.30 and 871.32 is: 1,306.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.64 : 3,255.30 = 871.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.64/3,255.30 = 871.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.64x = 3,255.30 × 871.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.64x = 2,836,408.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,408.00/2,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.11

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