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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.44, 2,972.08 and 1,269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.44, 2,972.08 and 1,269.33 is: 1,751.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.44 : 2,972.08 = 1,269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.44/2,972.08 = 1,269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.44x = 2,972.08 × 1,269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.44x = 3,772,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,550.31/2,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.87

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