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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.20, 3,259.80 and 874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.20, 3,259.80 and 874.52 is: 1,311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.20 : 3,259.80 = 874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.20/3,259.80 = 874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.20x = 3,259.80 × 874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.20x = 2,850,760.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,760.30/2,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.78

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