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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.64, 2,997.63 and 1,287.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.64, 2,997.63 and 1,287.45 is: 1,777.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.64 : 2,997.63 = 1,287.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.64/2,997.63 = 1,287.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.64x = 2,997.63 × 1,287.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.64x = 3,859,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,298.74/2,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.14

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