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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.54, 3,259.72 and 873.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.54, 3,259.72 and 873.68 is: 1,310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.54 : 3,259.72 = 873.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.54/3,259.72 = 873.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.54x = 3,259.72 × 873.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.54x = 2,847,952.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,952.17/2,172.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.89

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