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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.96, 3,258.08 and 873.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.96, 3,258.08 and 873.43 is: 1,310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.96 : 3,258.08 = 873.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.96/3,258.08 = 873.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.96x = 3,258.08 × 873.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.96x = 2,845,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,698.85/2,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.20

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