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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.24, 3,261.72 and 875.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.24, 3,261.72 and 875.64 is: 1,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.24 : 3,261.72 = 875.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.24/3,261.72 = 875.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.24x = 3,261.72 × 875.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.24x = 2,856,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,092.50/2,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.21

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