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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.96, 2,993.70 and 1,340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.96, 2,993.70 and 1,340.52 is: 1,849.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.96 : 2,993.70 = 1,340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.96/2,993.70 = 1,340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.96x = 2,993.70 × 1,340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.96x = 4,013,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,114.72/2,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.40

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