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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.38, 2,993.72 and 1,225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.38, 2,993.72 and 1,225.48 is: 1,691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.38 : 2,993.72 = 1,225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.38/2,993.72 = 1,225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.38x = 2,993.72 × 1,225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.38x = 3,668,743.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,743.99/2,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.15

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