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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.96, 3,260.94 and 1,405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.96, 3,260.94 and 1,405 is: 2,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.96 : 3,260.94 = 1,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.96/3,260.94 = 1,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.96x = 3,260.94 × 1,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.96x = 4,581,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,620.70/2,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.50

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