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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.48, 3,250.44 and 1,739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.48, 3,250.44 and 1,739.28 is: 2,605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.48 : 3,250.44 = 1,739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.48/3,250.44 = 1,739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.48x = 3,250.44 × 1,739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.48x = 5,653,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,425.28/2,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.89

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