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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.67, 3,141.42 and 1,469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.67, 3,141.42 and 1,469.83 is: 2,027.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.67 : 3,141.42 = 1,469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.67/3,141.42 = 1,469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.67x = 3,141.42 × 1,469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.67x = 4,617,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,353.36/2,277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.23

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