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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.93, 3,259.58 and 1,943.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.93, 3,259.58 and 1,943.73 is: 2,911.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.93 : 3,259.58 = 1,943.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.93/3,259.58 = 1,943.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.93x = 3,259.58 × 1,943.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.93x = 6,335,733.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,335,733.71/2,175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.74

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