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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.43, 2,995.56 and 1,384.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.43, 2,995.56 and 1,384.98 is: 1,910.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.43 : 2,995.56 = 1,384.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.43/2,995.56 = 1,384.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.43x = 2,995.56 × 1,384.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.43x = 4,148,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,790.69/2,171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.63

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