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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.50, 3,258.32 and 1,393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.50, 3,258.32 and 1,393.73 is: 2,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.50 : 3,258.32 = 1,393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.50/3,258.32 = 1,393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.50x = 3,258.32 × 1,393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.50x = 4,541,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,208.60/2,173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.35

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