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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.24, 3,254.28 and 1,291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.24, 3,254.28 and 1,291.50 is: 1,937.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.24 : 3,254.28 = 1,291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.24/3,254.28 = 1,291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.24x = 3,254.28 × 1,291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.24x = 4,202,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,902.62/2,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.50

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