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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.35, 3,313.79 and 1,469.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.35, 3,313.79 and 1,469.85 is: 2,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.35 : 3,313.79 = 1,469.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.35/3,313.79 = 1,469.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.35x = 3,313.79 × 1,469.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.35x = 4,870,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,766.88/2,401.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.35

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