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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.41, 2,994.89 and 1,505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.41, 2,994.89 and 1,505.12 is: 2,077.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.41 : 2,994.89 = 1,505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.41/2,994.89 = 1,505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.41x = 2,994.89 × 1,505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.41x = 4,507,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,646.34/2,169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.83

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