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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.40, 3,260.36 and 712.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.40, 3,260.36 and 712.04 is: 1,068.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.40 : 3,260.36 = 712.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.40/3,260.36 = 712.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.40x = 3,260.36 × 712.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.40x = 2,321,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,516.67/2,173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.15

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