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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.92, 3,000.08 and 1,242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.92, 3,000.08 and 1,242.40 is: 1,714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.92 : 3,000.08 = 1,242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.92/3,000.08 = 1,242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.92x = 3,000.08 × 1,242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.92x = 3,727,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,299.39/2,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.55

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