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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.73, 3,132.59 and 2,121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.73, 3,132.59 and 2,121.50 is: 2,928.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.73 : 3,132.59 = 2,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.73/3,132.59 = 2,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.73x = 3,132.59 × 2,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.73x = 6,645,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,645,789.69/2,269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.01

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