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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.79, 3,258.63 and 712.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.79, 3,258.63 and 712.14 is: 1,067.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.79 : 3,258.63 = 712.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.79/3,258.63 = 712.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.79x = 3,258.63 × 712.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.79x = 2,320,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,606.88/2,173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.54

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