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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.13, 3,260.04 and 2,173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.13, 3,260.04 and 2,173.59 is: 2,998.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.13 : 3,260.04 = 2,173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.13/3,260.04 = 2,173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.13x = 3,260.04 × 2,173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.13x = 7,085,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,085,990.34/2,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.56

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