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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.89, 3,111.90 and 1,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.89, 3,111.90 and 1,469.30 is: 2,028.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.89 : 3,111.90 = 1,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.89/3,111.90 = 1,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.89x = 3,111.90 × 1,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.89x = 4,572,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,314.67/2,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.64

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