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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.66, 3,255.67 and 854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.66, 3,255.67 and 854.68 is: 1,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.66 : 3,255.67 = 854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.66/3,255.67 = 854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.66x = 3,255.67 × 854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.66x = 2,782,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,556.04/2,171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.30

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