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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.33, 2,997.41 and 1,287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.33, 2,997.41 and 1,287.81 is: 1,776.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.33 : 2,997.41 = 1,287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.33/2,997.41 = 1,287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.33x = 2,997.41 × 1,287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.33x = 3,860,088.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,088.13/2,172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.93

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