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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.24, 4,150.52 and 1,382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.24, 4,150.52 and 1,382.93 is: 2,072.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.24 : 4,150.52 = 1,382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.24/4,150.52 = 1,382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.24x = 4,150.52 × 1,382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.24x = 5,739,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,878.62/2,769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.73

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