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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.20, 3,247.14 and 1,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.20, 3,247.14 and 1,469.30 is: 2,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.20 : 3,247.14 = 1,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.20/3,247.14 = 1,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.20x = 3,247.14 × 1,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.20x = 4,771,022.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,022.80/2,352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.32

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