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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.48, 2,998.56 and 2,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.48, 2,998.56 and 2,068.32 is: 2,854.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.48 : 2,998.56 = 2,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.48/2,998.56 = 2,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.48x = 2,998.56 × 2,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.48x = 6,201,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201,981.62/2,172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.79

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