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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.88, 3,848.82 and 1,469.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.88, 3,848.82 and 1,469.49 is: 2,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.88 : 3,848.82 = 1,469.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.88/3,848.82 = 1,469.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.88x = 3,848.82 × 1,469.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.88x = 5,655,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,655,802.50/2,565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.24

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