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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.55, 3,210.15 and 1,169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.55, 3,210.15 and 1,169.33 is: 1,751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.55 : 3,210.15 = 1,169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.55/3,210.15 = 1,169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.55x = 3,210.15 × 1,169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.55x = 3,753,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,724.70/2,142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.99

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