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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.53, 3,260.40 and 712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.53, 3,260.40 and 712.68 is: 1,069.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.53 : 3,260.40 = 712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.53/3,260.40 = 712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.53x = 3,260.40 × 712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.53x = 2,323,621.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,621.87/2,173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.05

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