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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.08, 4,219.36 and 1,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.08, 4,219.36 and 1,169 is: 1,754.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.08 : 4,219.36 = 1,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.08/4,219.36 = 1,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.08x = 4,219.36 × 1,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.08x = 4,932,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932,431.84/2,812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.02

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