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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.50, 2,997.34 and 1,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.50, 2,997.34 and 1,386.80 is: 1,913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.50 : 2,997.34 = 1,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.50/2,997.34 = 1,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.50x = 2,997.34 × 1,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.50x = 4,156,711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,711.11/2,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.33

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