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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.68, 2,974.32 and 1,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.68, 2,974.32 and 1,369.44 is: 1,889.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.68 : 2,974.32 = 1,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.68/2,974.32 = 1,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.68x = 2,974.32 × 1,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.68x = 4,073,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,152.78/2,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.50

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