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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.07, 3,256.89 and 938.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.07, 3,256.89 and 938.71 is: 1,407.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.07 : 3,256.89 = 938.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.07/3,256.89 = 938.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.07x = 3,256.89 × 938.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.07x = 3,057,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,275.21/2,172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.54

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