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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.35, 3,260.57 and 1,017.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.35, 3,260.57 and 1,017.75 is: 1,526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.35 : 3,260.57 = 1,017.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.35/3,260.57 = 1,017.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.35x = 3,260.57 × 1,017.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.35x = 3,318,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,440.03/2,173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.88

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