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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.74, 3,260.57 and 530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.74, 3,260.57 and 530.30 is: 795.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.74 : 3,260.57 = 530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.74/3,260.57 = 530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.74x = 3,260.57 × 530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.74x = 1,729,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,061.32/2,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.43

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