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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.92, 2,996.68 and 1,275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.92, 2,996.68 and 1,275.52 is: 1,759.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.92 : 2,996.68 = 1,275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.92/2,996.68 = 1,275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.92x = 2,996.68 × 1,275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.92x = 3,822,325.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,325.27/2,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.88

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