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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.80, 3,260.36 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.80, 3,260.36 and 613.92 is: 920.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.80 : 3,260.36 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.80/3,260.36 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.80x = 3,260.36 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.80x = 2,001,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,600.21/2,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.78

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