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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.58, 2,998.26 and 1,288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.58, 2,998.26 and 1,288.46 is: 1,778.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.58 : 2,998.26 = 1,288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.58/2,998.26 = 1,288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.58x = 2,998.26 × 1,288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.58x = 3,863,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,145.58/2,172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.14

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