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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.82, 2,975.04 and 1,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.82, 2,975.04 and 1,369.88 is: 1,890.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.82 : 2,975.04 = 1,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.82/2,975.04 = 1,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.82x = 2,975.04 × 1,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.82x = 4,075,447.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,447.80/2,155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.44

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