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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.19, 2,987.89 and 1,934.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.19, 2,987.89 and 1,934.87 is: 2,660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.19 : 2,987.89 = 1,934.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.19/2,987.89 = 1,934.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.19x = 2,987.89 × 1,934.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.19x = 5,781,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781,178.72/2,173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.23

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