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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.92, 3,259.66 and 874.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.92, 3,259.66 and 874.10 is: 1,311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.92 : 3,259.66 = 874.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.92/3,259.66 = 874.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.92x = 3,259.66 × 874.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.92x = 2,849,268.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,268.81/2,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.26

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