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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.14, 2,771.93 and 1,169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.14, 2,771.93 and 1,169.42 is: 1,613.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.14 : 2,771.93 = 1,169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.14/2,771.93 = 1,169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.14x = 2,771.93 × 1,169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.14x = 3,241,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,539.44/2,009.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.40

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