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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.26, 3,259.56 and 1,442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.26, 3,259.56 and 1,442.18 is: 2,164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.26 : 3,259.56 = 1,442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.26/3,259.56 = 1,442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.26x = 3,259.56 × 1,442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.26x = 4,700,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,872.24/2,172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.05

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