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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.42, 3,247.72 and 1,469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.42, 3,247.72 and 1,469.22 is: 2,027.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.42 : 3,247.72 = 1,469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.42/3,247.72 = 1,469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.42x = 3,247.72 × 1,469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.42x = 4,771,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,615.18/2,353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.52

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