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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.23, 3,258.33 and 873.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.23, 3,258.33 and 873.68 is: 1,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.23 : 3,258.33 = 873.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.23/3,258.33 = 873.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.23x = 3,258.33 × 873.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.23x = 2,846,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,737.75/2,172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.51

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