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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.38, 3,260.06 and 613.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.38, 3,260.06 and 613.52 is: 920.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.38 : 3,260.06 = 613.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.38/3,260.06 = 613.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.38x = 3,260.06 × 613.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.38x = 2,000,112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,112.01/2,173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.28

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