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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.38, 2,977.24 and 1,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.38, 2,977.24 and 1,273.40 is: 1,757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.38 : 2,977.24 = 1,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.38/2,977.24 = 1,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.38x = 2,977.24 × 1,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.38x = 3,791,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,217.42/2,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.32

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