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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.07, 3,258.10 and 873.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.07, 3,258.10 and 873.24 is: 1,309.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.07 : 3,258.10 = 873.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.07/3,258.10 = 873.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.07x = 3,258.10 × 873.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.07x = 2,845,089.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,089.14/2,172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.85

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