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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.47, 3,128.12 and 1,469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.47, 3,128.12 and 1,469.17 is: 2,028.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.47 : 3,128.12 = 1,469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.47/3,128.12 = 1,469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.47x = 3,128.12 × 1,469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.47x = 4,595,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,740.06/2,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.60

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