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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.86, 3,261.09 and 713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.86, 3,261.09 and 713.16 is: 1,069.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.86 : 3,261.09 = 713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.86/3,261.09 = 713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.86x = 3,261.09 × 713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.86x = 2,325,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,678.94/2,173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.84

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