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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.90, 3,254.94 and 1,128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.90, 3,254.94 and 1,128.42 is: 1,692.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.90 : 3,254.94 = 1,128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.90/3,254.94 = 1,128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.90x = 3,254.94 × 1,128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.90x = 3,672,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,939.39/2,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.68

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