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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.20, 2,997.51 and 1,227.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.20, 2,997.51 and 1,227.87 is: 1,694.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.20 : 2,997.51 = 1,227.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.20/2,997.51 = 1,227.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.20x = 2,997.51 × 1,227.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.20x = 3,680,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,552.60/2,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.39

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