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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.76, 2,995.59 and 1,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.76, 2,995.59 and 1,385.44 is: 1,910.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.76 : 2,995.59 = 1,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.76/2,995.59 = 1,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.76x = 2,995.59 × 1,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.76x = 4,150,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,210.21/2,172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.11

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