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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.20, 2,997.90 and 1,426.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.20, 2,997.90 and 1,426.77 is: 1,969.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.20 : 2,997.90 = 1,426.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.20/2,997.90 = 1,426.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.20x = 2,997.90 × 1,426.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.20x = 4,277,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,313.78/2,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.12

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