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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.12, 3,699.36 and 1,313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.12, 3,699.36 and 1,313.52 is: 1,967.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.12 : 3,699.36 = 1,313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.12/3,699.36 = 1,313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.12x = 3,699.36 × 1,313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.12x = 4,859,183.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859,183.35/2,469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.98

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