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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.60, 3,260.52 and 874.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.60, 3,260.52 and 874.08 is: 1,311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.60 : 3,260.52 = 874.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.60/3,260.52 = 874.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.60x = 3,260.52 × 874.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.60x = 2,849,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,955.32/2,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.77

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