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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.06, 2,997.23 and 1,287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.06, 2,997.23 and 1,287.74 is: 1,776.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.06 : 2,997.23 = 1,287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.06/2,997.23 = 1,287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.06x = 2,997.23 × 1,287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.06x = 3,859,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,642.77/2,172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.95

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