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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.10, 2,061.30 and 1,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.10, 2,061.30 and 1,229.30 is: 1,842.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.10 : 2,061.30 = 1,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.10/2,061.30 = 1,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.10x = 2,061.30 × 1,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.10x = 2,533,956.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,956.09/1,375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.74

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