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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.60, 3,257.19 and 873.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.60, 3,257.19 and 873.36 is: 1,309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.60 : 3,257.19 = 873.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.60/3,257.19 = 873.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.60x = 3,257.19 × 873.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.60x = 2,844,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,699.46/2,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.35

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