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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.36, 2,941.41 and 1,469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.36, 2,941.41 and 1,469.17 is: 2,026.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.36 : 2,941.41 = 1,469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.36/2,941.41 = 1,469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.36x = 2,941.41 × 1,469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.36x = 4,321,431.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,431.33/2,132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.60

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