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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.42, 2,997.22 and 1,386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.42, 2,997.22 and 1,386.92 is: 1,913.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.42 : 2,997.22 = 1,386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.42/2,997.22 = 1,386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.42x = 2,997.22 × 1,386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.42x = 4,156,904.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,904.36/2,172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.49

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