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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.24, 3,258.48 and 873.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.24, 3,258.48 and 873.54 is: 1,310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.24 : 3,258.48 = 873.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.24/3,258.48 = 873.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.24x = 3,258.48 × 873.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.24x = 2,846,412.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,412.62/2,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.36

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