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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.79, 3,258.30 and 874.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.79, 3,258.30 and 874.17 is: 1,311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.79 : 3,258.30 = 874.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.79/3,258.30 = 874.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.79x = 3,258.30 × 874.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.79x = 2,848,308.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,308.11/2,171.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.50

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