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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.89, 3,396.69 and 1,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.89, 3,396.69 and 1,472.60 is: 2,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.89 : 3,396.69 = 1,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.89/3,396.69 = 1,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.89x = 3,396.69 × 1,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.89x = 5,001,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,959.22/2,261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.40

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