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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.19, 3,184.35 and 1,469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.19, 3,184.35 and 1,469.36 is: 2,027.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.19 : 3,184.35 = 1,469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.19/3,184.35 = 1,469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.19x = 3,184.35 × 1,469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.19x = 4,678,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,956.52/2,308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.11

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