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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.10, 3,258.97 and 711.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.10, 3,258.97 and 711.91 is: 1,067.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.10 : 3,258.97 = 711.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.10/3,258.97 = 711.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.10x = 3,258.97 × 711.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.10x = 2,320,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,107.80/2,173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.65

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