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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.40, 2,859.42 and 1,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.40, 2,859.42 and 1,630.80 is: 2,253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.40 : 2,859.42 = 1,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.40/2,859.42 = 1,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.40x = 2,859.42 × 1,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.40x = 4,663,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,142.14/2,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.38

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