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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.59, 3,258.60 and 612.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.59, 3,258.60 and 612.71 is: 918.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.59 : 3,258.60 = 612.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.59/3,258.60 = 612.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.59x = 3,258.60 × 612.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.59x = 1,996,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,560.51/2,172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.98

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