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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.73, 3,262.08 and 876.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.73, 3,262.08 and 876.18 is: 1,314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.73 : 3,262.08 = 876.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.73/3,262.08 = 876.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.73x = 3,262.08 × 876.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.73x = 2,858,169.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,169.25/2,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.26

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