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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.59, 3,279.70 and 869.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.59, 3,279.70 and 869.10 is: 1,304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.59 : 3,279.70 = 869.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.59/3,279.70 = 869.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.59x = 3,279.70 × 869.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.59x = 2,850,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,387.27/2,185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.17

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