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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.57, 3,257.31 and 939.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.57, 3,257.31 and 939.30 is: 1,408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.57 : 3,257.31 = 939.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.57/3,257.31 = 939.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.57x = 3,257.31 × 939.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.57x = 3,059,586.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,586.59/2,172.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.28

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