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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.42, 3,257.01 and 1,306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.42, 3,257.01 and 1,306.53 is: 1,958.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.42 : 3,257.01 = 1,306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.42/3,257.01 = 1,306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.42x = 3,257.01 × 1,306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.42x = 4,255,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,381.28/2,172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.82

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