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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.60, 2,204.40 and 1,372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.60, 2,204.40 and 1,372.40 is: 2,058.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.60 : 2,204.40 = 1,372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.60/2,204.40 = 1,372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.60x = 2,204.40 × 1,372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.60x = 3,025,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,318.56/1,469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.60

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