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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.88, 2,999.30 and 1,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.88, 2,999.30 and 1,354.94 is: 1,870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.88 : 2,999.30 = 1,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.88/2,999.30 = 1,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.88x = 2,999.30 × 1,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.88x = 4,063,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,871.54/2,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.27

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