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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.52, 3,311.34 and 1,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.52, 3,311.34 and 1,169.30 is: 1,752.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.52 : 3,311.34 = 1,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.52/3,311.34 = 1,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.52x = 3,311.34 × 1,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.52x = 3,871,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,949.86/2,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.39

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