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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.31, 3,270.30 and 862.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.31, 3,270.30 and 862.84 is: 1,294.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.31 : 3,270.30 = 862.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.31/3,270.30 = 862.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.31x = 3,270.30 × 862.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.31x = 2,821,730.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,730.54/2,179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.78

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