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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.80, 3,258.78 and 874.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.80, 3,258.78 and 874.38 is: 1,310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.80 : 3,258.78 = 874.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.80/3,258.78 = 874.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.80x = 3,258.78 × 874.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.80x = 2,849,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,412.06/2,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.80

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