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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.60, 2,892.44 and 1,468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.60, 2,892.44 and 1,468.96 is: 2,023.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.60 : 2,892.44 = 1,468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.60/2,892.44 = 1,468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.60x = 2,892.44 × 1,468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.60x = 4,248,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,878.66/2,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.66

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