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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.72, 3,259.23 and 874.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.72, 3,259.23 and 874.19 is: 1,311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.72 : 3,259.23 = 874.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.72/3,259.23 = 874.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.72x = 3,259.23 × 874.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.72x = 2,849,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,186.27/2,172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.35

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