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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.52, 2,997 and 1,288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.52, 2,997 and 1,288.08 is: 1,777.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.52 : 2,997 = 1,288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.52/2,997 = 1,288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.52x = 2,997 × 1,288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.52x = 3,860,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,375.76/2,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.73

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