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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.53, 3,260.76 and 875.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.53, 3,260.76 and 875.00 is: 1,312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.53 : 3,260.76 = 875.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.53/3,260.76 = 875.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.53x = 3,260.76 × 875.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.53x = 2,853,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,169.87/2,173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.69

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