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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.20, 2,996.28 and 1,287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.20, 2,996.28 and 1,287.38 is: 1,775.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.20 : 2,996.28 = 1,287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.20/2,996.28 = 1,287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.20x = 2,996.28 × 1,287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.20x = 3,857,335.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,335.97/2,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.78

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