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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.32, 2,974.68 and 1,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.32, 2,974.68 and 1,369.62 is: 1,890.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.32 : 2,974.68 = 1,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.32/2,974.68 = 1,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.32x = 2,974.68 × 1,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.32x = 4,074,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,181.22/2,155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.29

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