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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.56, 2,999.34 and 1,289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.56, 2,999.34 and 1,289.58 is: 1,779.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.56 : 2,999.34 = 1,289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.56/2,999.34 = 1,289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.56x = 2,999.34 × 1,289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.56x = 3,867,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,888.88/2,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.52

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