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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.32, 3,258.61 and 873.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.32, 3,258.61 and 873.75 is: 1,310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.32 : 3,258.61 = 873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.32/3,258.61 = 873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.32x = 3,258.61 × 873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.32x = 2,847,208.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,208.30/2,172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.68

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