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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.32, 2,998.08 and 1,241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.32, 2,998.08 and 1,241.12 is: 1,712.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.32 : 2,998.08 = 1,241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.32/2,998.08 = 1,241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.32x = 2,998.08 × 1,241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.32x = 3,720,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,977.05/2,172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.90

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