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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.44, 2,996.65 and 1,275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.44, 2,996.65 and 1,275.71 is: 1,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.44 : 2,996.65 = 1,275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.44/2,996.65 = 1,275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.44x = 2,996.65 × 1,275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.44x = 3,822,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,849.99/2,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.52

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