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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.93, 4,243.23 and 1,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.93, 4,243.23 and 1,369 is: 2,050.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.93 : 4,243.23 = 1,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.93/4,243.23 = 1,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.93x = 4,243.23 × 1,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.93x = 5,808,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,808,981.87/2,832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.52

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