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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.92, 2,996.68 and 1,287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.92, 2,996.68 and 1,287.92 is: 1,776.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.92 : 2,996.68 = 1,287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.92/2,996.68 = 1,287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.92x = 2,996.68 × 1,287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.92x = 3,859,484.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,484.11/2,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.99

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