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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.89, 3,254.79 and 1,390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.89, 3,254.79 and 1,390.27 is: 2,085.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.89 : 3,254.79 = 1,390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.89/3,254.79 = 1,390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.89x = 3,254.79 × 1,390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.89x = 4,525,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,036.89/2,169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.38

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