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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.99, 2,972.29 and 1,209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.99, 2,972.29 and 1,209.56 is: 1,669.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.99 : 2,972.29 = 1,209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.99/2,972.29 = 1,209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.99x = 2,972.29 × 1,209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.99x = 3,595,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,166.98/2,153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.08

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