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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.84, 2,998.05 and 1,288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.84, 2,998.05 and 1,288.94 is: 1,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.84 : 2,998.05 = 1,288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.84/2,998.05 = 1,288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.84x = 2,998.05 × 1,288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.84x = 3,864,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,291.58/2,172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.45

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