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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.52, 3,032.58 and 1,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.52, 3,032.58 and 1,369 is: 1,890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.52 : 3,032.58 = 1,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.52/3,032.58 = 1,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.52x = 3,032.58 × 1,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.52x = 4,151,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,602.02/2,196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.08

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