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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.75, 3,261.30 and 634.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.75, 3,261.30 and 634.75 is: 952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.75 : 3,261.30 = 634.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.75/3,261.30 = 634.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.75x = 3,261.30 × 634.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.75x = 2,070,110.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,110.18/2,173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.32

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