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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171, 2,995.98 and 1,239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171, 2,995.98 and 1,239.52 is: 1,710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171 : 2,995.98 = 1,239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171/2,995.98 = 1,239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171x = 2,995.98 × 1,239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171x = 3,713,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,577.13/2,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.54

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