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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.28, 3,280.55 and 869.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.28, 3,280.55 and 869.75 is: 1,305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.28 : 3,280.55 = 869.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.28/3,280.55 = 869.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.28x = 3,280.55 × 869.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.28x = 2,853,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,258.36/2,186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.07

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