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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.75, 2,997.68 and 1,387.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.75, 2,997.68 and 1,387.05 is: 1,913.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.75 : 2,997.68 = 1,387.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.75/2,997.68 = 1,387.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.75x = 2,997.68 × 1,387.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.75x = 4,157,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,932.04/2,172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.67

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