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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.72, 3,056.19 and 1,468.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.72, 3,056.19 and 1,468.70 is: 2,027.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.72 : 3,056.19 = 1,468.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.72/3,056.19 = 1,468.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.72x = 3,056.19 × 1,468.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.72x = 4,488,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,626.25/2,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.64

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