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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.58, 2,998.14 and 1,177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.58, 2,998.14 and 1,177.88 is: 1,625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.58 : 2,998.14 = 1,177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.58/2,998.14 = 1,177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.58x = 2,998.14 × 1,177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.58x = 3,531,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,434.15/2,172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.46

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