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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.56, 3,260.68 and 712.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.56, 3,260.68 and 712.38 is: 1,068.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.56 : 3,260.68 = 712.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.56/3,260.68 = 712.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.56x = 3,260.68 × 712.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.56x = 2,322,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,843.22/2,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.68

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