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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.80, 3,252.30 and 1,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.80, 3,252.30 and 1,196.60 is: 1,793.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.80 : 3,252.30 = 1,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.80/3,252.30 = 1,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.80x = 3,252.30 × 1,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.80x = 3,891,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,702.18/2,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.58

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