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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.18, 2,997.08 and 1,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.18, 2,997.08 and 1,228 is: 1,694.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.18 : 2,997.08 = 1,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.18/2,997.08 = 1,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.18x = 2,997.08 × 1,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.18x = 3,680,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,414.24/2,172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.34

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