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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.68, 3,260.52 and 712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.68, 3,260.52 and 712.44 is: 1,068.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.68 : 3,260.52 = 712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.68/3,260.52 = 712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.68x = 3,260.52 × 712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.68x = 2,322,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,924.87/2,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.66

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