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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.50, 3,132.18 and 1,485.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.50, 3,132.18 and 1,485.29 is: 2,049.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.50 : 3,132.18 = 1,485.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.50/3,132.18 = 1,485.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.50x = 3,132.18 × 1,485.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.50x = 4,652,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,179.97/2,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.87

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