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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.52, 3,252.84 and 1,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.52, 3,252.84 and 1,196.08 is: 1,793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.52 : 3,252.84 = 1,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.52/3,252.84 = 1,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.52x = 3,252.84 × 1,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.52x = 3,890,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,656.87/2,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.33

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