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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.22, 3,259.47 and 1,469.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.22, 3,259.47 and 1,469.66 is: 2,202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.22 : 3,259.47 = 1,469.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.22/3,259.47 = 1,469.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.22x = 3,259.47 × 1,469.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.22x = 4,790,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,305.33/2,175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.22

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