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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.18, 3,247.29 and 1,476.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.18, 3,247.29 and 1,476.54 is: 2,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.18 : 3,247.29 = 1,476.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.18/3,247.29 = 1,476.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.18x = 3,247.29 × 1,476.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.18x = 4,794,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,753.58/2,169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.40

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