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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.29, 3,282.64 and 871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.29, 3,282.64 and 871.73 is: 1,307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.29 : 3,282.64 = 871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.29/3,282.64 = 871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.29x = 3,282.64 × 871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.29x = 2,861,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,555.00/2,188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.67

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