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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.03, 3,258.96 and 873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.03, 3,258.96 and 873.18 is: 1,310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.03 : 3,258.96 = 873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.03/3,258.96 = 873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.03x = 3,258.96 × 873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.03x = 2,845,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,658.69/2,172.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.14

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