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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.37, 3,121.94 and 1,169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.37, 3,121.94 and 1,169.37 is: 1,753.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.37 : 3,121.94 = 1,169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.37/3,121.94 = 1,169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.37x = 3,121.94 × 1,169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.37x = 3,650,697.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,697.13/2,081.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.99

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