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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.93, 3,501.73 and 1,469.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.93, 3,501.73 and 1,469.42 is: 2,201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.93 : 3,501.73 = 1,469.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.93/3,501.73 = 1,469.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.93x = 3,501.73 × 1,469.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.93x = 5,145,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145,512.10/2,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.83

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