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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.45, 3,184.70 and 1,469.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.45, 3,184.70 and 1,469.61 is: 2,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.45 : 3,184.70 = 1,469.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.45/3,184.70 = 1,469.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.45x = 3,184.70 × 1,469.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.45x = 4,680,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,259.62/2,308.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.45

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