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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.99, 3,252.26 and 1,476.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.99, 3,252.26 and 1,476.59 is: 2,214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.99 : 3,252.26 = 1,476.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.99/3,252.26 = 1,476.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.99x = 3,252.26 × 1,476.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.99x = 4,802,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,230.95/2,168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.05

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