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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.38, 3,249.04 and 1,469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.38, 3,249.04 and 1,469.05 is: 2,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.38 : 3,249.04 = 1,469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.38/3,249.04 = 1,469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.38x = 3,249.04 × 1,469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.38x = 4,773,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,002.21/2,354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.29

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