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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.18, 3,259.96 and 613.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.18, 3,259.96 and 613.19 is: 919.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.18 : 3,259.96 = 613.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.18/3,259.96 = 613.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.18x = 3,259.96 × 613.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.18x = 1,998,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,971.81/2,173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.84

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