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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.22, 2,993.34 and 1,272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.22, 2,993.34 and 1,272.87 is: 1,756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.22 : 2,993.34 = 1,272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.22/2,993.34 = 1,272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.22x = 2,993.34 × 1,272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.22x = 3,810,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,111.35/2,169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.45

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