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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.91, 3,258.27 and 873.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.91, 3,258.27 and 873.48 is: 1,310.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.91 : 3,258.27 = 873.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.91/3,258.27 = 873.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.91x = 3,258.27 × 873.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.91x = 2,846,033.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,033.68/2,171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.38

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