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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.69, 2,994.20 and 1,318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.69, 2,994.20 and 1,318.69 is: 1,819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.69 : 2,994.20 = 1,318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.69/2,994.20 = 1,318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.69x = 2,994.20 × 1,318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.69x = 3,948,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,421.60/2,169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.81

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