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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.02, 2,997.31 and 1,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.02, 2,997.31 and 1,177.28 is: 1,624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.02 : 2,997.31 = 1,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.02/2,997.31 = 1,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.02x = 2,997.31 × 1,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.02x = 3,528,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,673.12/2,172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.60

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