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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.37, 4,152.93 and 1,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.37, 4,152.93 and 1,382.20 is: 2,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.37 : 4,152.93 = 1,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.37/4,152.93 = 1,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.37x = 4,152.93 × 1,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.37x = 5,740,179.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,740,179.85/2,769.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.74

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