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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.13, 2,955.25 and 1,769.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.13, 2,955.25 and 1,769.91 is: 2,439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.13 : 2,955.25 = 1,769.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.13/2,955.25 = 1,769.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.13x = 2,955.25 × 1,769.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.13x = 5,230,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,526.53/2,144.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.46

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