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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.63, 3,433.39 and 1,472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.63, 3,433.39 and 1,472.69 is: 2,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.63 : 3,433.39 = 1,472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.63/3,433.39 = 1,472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.63x = 3,433.39 × 1,472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.63x = 5,056,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,319.12/2,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.51

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