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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.61, 3,258.01 and 873.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.61, 3,258.01 and 873.73 is: 1,310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.61 : 3,258.01 = 873.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.61/3,258.01 = 873.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.61x = 3,258.01 × 873.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.61x = 2,846,621.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,621.08/2,172.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.23

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