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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.84, 3,436.44 and 1,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.84, 3,436.44 and 1,469.44 is: 2,201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.84 : 3,436.44 = 1,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.84/3,436.44 = 1,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.84x = 3,436.44 × 1,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.84x = 5,049,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049,642.39/2,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.39

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