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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.33, 3,247.01 and 1,429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.33, 3,247.01 and 1,429.56 is: 2,139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.33 : 3,247.01 = 1,429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.33/3,247.01 = 1,429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.33x = 3,247.01 × 1,429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.33x = 4,641,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,795.62/2,169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.74

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