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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.23, 3,257.51 and 874.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.23, 3,257.51 and 874.35 is: 1,310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.23 : 3,257.51 = 874.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.23/3,257.51 = 874.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.23x = 3,257.51 × 874.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.23x = 2,848,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,199.50/2,173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.58

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