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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.18, 3,252.40 and 1,195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.18, 3,252.40 and 1,195.96 is: 1,793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.18 : 3,252.40 = 1,195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.18/3,252.40 = 1,195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.18x = 3,252.40 × 1,195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.18x = 3,889,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,740.30/2,169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.18

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