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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.53, 3,186.25 and 1,469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.53, 3,186.25 and 1,469.08 is: 2,027.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.53 : 3,186.25 = 1,469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.53/3,186.25 = 1,469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.53x = 3,186.25 × 1,469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.53x = 4,680,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,856.15/2,308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.63

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