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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.42, 3,002.76 and 1,468.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.42, 3,002.76 and 1,468.29 is: 2,026.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.42 : 3,002.76 = 1,468.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.42/3,002.76 = 1,468.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.42x = 3,002.76 × 1,468.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.42x = 4,408,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,922.48/2,175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.70

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