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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.45, 3,258.67 and 873.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.45, 3,258.67 and 873.61 is: 1,310.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.45 : 3,258.67 = 873.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.45/3,258.67 = 873.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.45x = 3,258.67 × 873.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.45x = 2,846,802.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,802.33/2,172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.41

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