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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.69, 2,999.69 and 1,242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.69, 2,999.69 and 1,242.19 is: 1,714.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.69 : 2,999.69 = 1,242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.69/2,999.69 = 1,242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.69x = 2,999.69 × 1,242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.69x = 3,726,175.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,175.87/2,173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.22

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