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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.76, 3,216.60 and 1,169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.76, 3,216.60 and 1,169.52 is: 1,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.76 : 3,216.60 = 1,169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.76/3,216.60 = 1,169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.76x = 3,216.60 × 1,169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.76x = 3,761,878.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,878.03/2,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.80

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