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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.58, 2,990.90 and 1,547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.58, 2,990.90 and 1,547.50 is: 2,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.58 : 2,990.90 = 1,547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.58/2,990.90 = 1,547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.58x = 2,990.90 × 1,547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.58x = 4,628,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,417.75/2,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.32

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