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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.03, 3,247.86 and 1,469.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.03, 3,247.86 and 1,469.33 is: 2,028.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.03 : 3,247.86 = 1,469.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.03/3,247.86 = 1,469.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.03x = 3,247.86 × 1,469.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.03x = 4,772,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,178.13/2,352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.96

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