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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.20, 3,260.47 and 1,198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.20, 3,260.47 and 1,198.76 is: 1,799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.20 : 3,260.47 = 1,198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.20/3,260.47 = 1,198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.20x = 3,260.47 × 1,198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.20x = 3,908,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,521.02/2,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.34

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