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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.30, 3,258.93 and 671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.30, 3,258.93 and 671.32 is: 1,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.30 : 3,258.93 = 671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.30/3,258.93 = 671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.30x = 3,258.93 × 671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.30x = 2,187,784.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,784.89/2,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.13

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