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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.02, 3,258.54 and 1,295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.02, 3,258.54 and 1,295.91 is: 1,943.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.02 : 3,258.54 = 1,295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.02/3,258.54 = 1,295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.02x = 3,258.54 × 1,295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.02x = 4,222,774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,774.57/2,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.27

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