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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.23, 3,259.80 and 874.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.23, 3,259.80 and 874.71 is: 1,312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.23 : 3,259.80 = 874.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.23/3,259.80 = 874.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.23x = 3,259.80 × 874.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.23x = 2,851,379.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,379.66/2,173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.05

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