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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.67, 2,245.73 and 1,469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.67, 2,245.73 and 1,469.45 is: 2,206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.67 : 2,245.73 = 1,469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.67/2,245.73 = 1,469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.67x = 2,245.73 × 1,469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.67x = 3,299,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,987.95/1,495.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.36

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