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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.67, 2,998.30 and 1,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.67, 2,998.30 and 1,177.96 is: 1,625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.67 : 2,998.30 = 1,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.67/2,998.30 = 1,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.67x = 2,998.30 × 1,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.67x = 3,531,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,877.47/2,172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.60

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