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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.58, 2,862.34 and 1,469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.58, 2,862.34 and 1,469.34 is: 2,202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.58 : 2,862.34 = 1,469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.58/2,862.34 = 1,469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.58x = 2,862.34 × 1,469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.58x = 4,205,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,746.98/1,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.45

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