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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.52, 3,260.10 and 613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.52, 3,260.10 and 613.40 is: 920.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.52 : 3,260.10 = 613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.52/3,260.10 = 613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.52x = 3,260.10 × 613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.52x = 1,999,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,745.34/2,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.05

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