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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.39, 2,995.68 and 1,425.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.39, 2,995.68 and 1,425.57 is: 1,965.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.39 : 2,995.68 = 1,425.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.39/2,995.68 = 1,425.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.39x = 2,995.68 × 1,425.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.39x = 4,270,551.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,551.54/2,172.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.83

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