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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.18, 2,993.76 and 1,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.18, 2,993.76 and 1,329.72 is: 1,835.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.18 : 2,993.76 = 1,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.18/2,993.76 = 1,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.18x = 2,993.76 × 1,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.18x = 3,980,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,851.32/2,169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.19

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