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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.36, 2,993.42 and 1,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.36, 2,993.42 and 1,224.80 is: 1,690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.36 : 2,993.42 = 1,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.36/2,993.42 = 1,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.36x = 2,993.42 × 1,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.36x = 3,666,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,340.82/2,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.06

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