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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.30, 3,260.43 and 672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.30, 3,260.43 and 672.32 is: 1,008.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.30 : 3,260.43 = 672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.30/3,260.43 = 672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.30x = 3,260.43 × 672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.30x = 2,192,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,052.30/2,173.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.63

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