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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.24, 3,821.82 and 2,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.24, 3,821.82 and 2,069.40 is: 2,855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.24 : 3,821.82 = 2,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.24/3,821.82 = 2,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.24x = 3,821.82 × 2,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.24x = 7,908,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,874.31/2,769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.97

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