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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.58, 3,247.14 and 1,387.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.58, 3,247.14 and 1,387.30 is: 2,072.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.58 : 3,247.14 = 1,387.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.58/3,247.14 = 1,387.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.58x = 3,247.14 × 1,387.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.58x = 4,504,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,757.32/2,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.51

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