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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.71, 3,000.24 and 1,290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.71, 3,000.24 and 1,290.03 is: 1,780.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.71 : 3,000.24 = 1,290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.71/3,000.24 = 1,290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.71x = 3,000.24 × 1,290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.71x = 3,870,388.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,388.36/2,173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.54

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