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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.64, 3,257.61 and 873.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.64, 3,257.61 and 873.11 is: 1,309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.64 : 3,257.61 = 873.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.64/3,257.61 = 873.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.64x = 3,257.61 × 873.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.64x = 2,844,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,251.87/2,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.73

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