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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.94, 3,000.07 and 1,289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.94, 3,000.07 and 1,289.72 is: 1,779.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.94 : 3,000.07 = 1,289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.94/3,000.07 = 1,289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.94x = 3,000.07 × 1,289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.94x = 3,869,235.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,235.28/2,173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.83

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