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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.20, 3,258.60 and 873.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.20, 3,258.60 and 873.56 is: 1,310.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.20 : 3,258.60 = 873.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.20/3,258.60 = 873.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.20x = 3,258.60 × 873.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.20x = 2,846,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,587.49/2,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.47

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