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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.70, 2,998.20 and 1,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.70, 2,998.20 and 1,241.20 is: 1,712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.70 : 2,998.20 = 1,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.70/2,998.20 = 1,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.70x = 2,998.20 × 1,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.70x = 3,721,365.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,365.84/2,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.78

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