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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269, 3,129.54 and 1,372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269, 3,129.54 and 1,372.12 is: 1,892.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269 : 3,129.54 = 1,372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269/3,129.54 = 1,372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269x = 3,129.54 × 1,372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269x = 4,294,104.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,104.42/2,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.51

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