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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.53, 3,129.81 and 1,469.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.53, 3,129.81 and 1,469.84 is: 2,205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.53 : 3,129.81 = 1,469.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.53/3,129.81 = 1,469.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.53x = 3,129.81 × 1,469.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.53x = 4,600,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,304.28/2,085.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.83

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