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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.95, 3,313.34 and 1,469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.95, 3,313.34 and 1,469.45 is: 2,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.95 : 3,313.34 = 1,469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.95/3,313.34 = 1,469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.95x = 3,313.34 × 1,469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.95x = 4,868,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,763.55/2,400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.85

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