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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.29, 2,030.76 and 1,443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.29, 2,030.76 and 1,443.68 is: 1,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.29 : 2,030.76 = 1,443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.29/2,030.76 = 1,443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.29x = 2,030.76 × 1,443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.29x = 2,931,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,757.44/1,468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.72

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