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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.97, 3,566.17 and 1,269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.97, 3,566.17 and 1,269.09 is: 1,901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.97 : 3,566.17 = 1,269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.97/3,566.17 = 1,269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.97x = 3,566.17 × 1,269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.97x = 4,525,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,790.69/2,379.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.62

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