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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.90, 3,257.99 and 873.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.90, 3,257.99 and 873.37 is: 1,310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.90 : 3,257.99 = 873.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.90/3,257.99 = 873.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.90x = 3,257.99 × 873.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.90x = 2,845,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,410.07/2,171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.10

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