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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.67, 3,660.62 and 1,469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.67, 3,660.62 and 1,469.24 is: 2,200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.67 : 3,660.62 = 1,469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.67/3,660.62 = 1,469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.67x = 3,660.62 × 1,469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.67x = 5,378,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,378,329.33/2,443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.92

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