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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.72, 3,929.04 and 1,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.72, 3,929.04 and 1,469.28 is: 2,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.72 : 3,929.04 = 1,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.72/3,929.04 = 1,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.72x = 3,929.04 × 1,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.72x = 5,772,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772,859.89/2,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.10

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