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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.03, 2,993.13 and 1,284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.03, 2,993.13 and 1,284.51 is: 1,772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.03 : 2,993.13 = 1,284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.03/2,993.13 = 1,284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.03x = 2,993.13 × 1,284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.03x = 3,844,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,705.42/2,169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.55

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