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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.66, 3,258.19 and 712.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.66, 3,258.19 and 712.42 is: 1,067.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.66 : 3,258.19 = 712.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.66/3,258.19 = 712.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.66x = 3,258.19 × 712.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.66x = 2,321,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,199.72/2,173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.88

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