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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.52, 3,311.48 and 1,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.52, 3,311.48 and 1,468.20 is: 2,026.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.52 : 3,311.48 = 1,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.52/3,311.48 = 1,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.52x = 3,311.48 × 1,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.52x = 4,861,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,914.94/2,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.20

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