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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.79, 4,151.72 and 1,380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.79, 4,151.72 and 1,380.38 is: 2,069.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.79 : 4,151.72 = 1,380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.79/4,151.72 = 1,380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.79x = 4,151.72 × 1,380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.79x = 5,730,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,730,954.73/2,769.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.10

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