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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.23, 3,252.63 and 1,476.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.23, 3,252.63 and 1,476.83 is: 2,214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.23 : 3,252.63 = 1,476.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.23/3,252.63 = 1,476.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.23x = 3,252.63 × 1,476.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.23x = 4,803,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,565.30/2,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.42

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