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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.62, 2,022.68 and 1,362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.62, 2,022.68 and 1,362.91 is: 1,877.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.62 : 2,022.68 = 1,362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.62/2,022.68 = 1,362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.62x = 2,022.68 × 1,362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.62x = 2,756,730.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,730.80/1,468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.09

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