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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.80, 3,249.20 and 1,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.80, 3,249.20 and 1,437.14 is: 2,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.80 : 3,249.20 = 1,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.80/3,249.20 = 1,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.80x = 3,249.20 × 1,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.80x = 4,669,555.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,555.29/2,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.07

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