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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.52, 3,666.90 and 1,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.52, 3,666.90 and 1,469.28 is: 2,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.52 : 3,666.90 = 1,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.52/3,666.90 = 1,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.52x = 3,666.90 × 1,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.52x = 5,387,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,387,702.83/2,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.99

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