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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.43, 3,037.56 and 1,469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.43, 3,037.56 and 1,469.75 is: 2,203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.43 : 3,037.56 = 1,469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.43/3,037.56 = 1,469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.43x = 3,037.56 × 1,469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.43x = 4,464,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,449.92/2,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.11

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