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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.39, 4,152.06 and 1,382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.39, 4,152.06 and 1,382.67 is: 2,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.39 : 4,152.06 = 1,382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.39/4,152.06 = 1,382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.39x = 4,152.06 × 1,382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.39x = 5,740,928.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,740,928.80/2,769.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.99

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