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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.55, 3,138.66 and 1,469.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.55, 3,138.66 and 1,469.67 is: 2,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.55 : 3,138.66 = 1,469.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.55/3,138.66 = 1,469.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.55x = 3,138.66 × 1,469.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.55x = 4,612,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,782.67/2,096.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.18

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