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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.60, 3,258.08 and 1,715.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.60, 3,258.08 and 1,715.76 is: 2,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.60 : 3,258.08 = 1,715.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.60/3,258.08 = 1,715.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.60x = 3,258.08 × 1,715.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.60x = 5,590,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590,083.34/2,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.99

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