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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.38, 3,260.03 and 874.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.38, 3,260.03 and 874.81 is: 1,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.38 : 3,260.03 = 874.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.38/3,260.03 = 874.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.38x = 3,260.03 × 874.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.38x = 2,851,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,917.18/2,173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.21

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