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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.64, 3,253.23 and 1,477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.64, 3,253.23 and 1,477.24 is: 2,215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.64 : 3,253.23 = 1,477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.64/3,253.23 = 1,477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.64x = 3,253.23 × 1,477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.64x = 4,805,793.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,793.35/2,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.02

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