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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.29, 3,261.78 and 941.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.29, 3,261.78 and 941.64 is: 1,413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.29 : 3,261.78 = 941.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.29/3,261.78 = 941.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.29x = 3,261.78 × 941.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.29x = 3,071,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,422.52/2,173.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.26

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