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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.89, 3,260.94 and 875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.89, 3,260.94 and 875.25 is: 1,312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.89 : 3,260.94 = 875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.89/3,260.94 = 875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.89x = 3,260.94 × 875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.89x = 2,854,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,137.74/2,173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.92

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