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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.31, 3,675.33 and 1,468.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.31, 3,675.33 and 1,468.29 is: 2,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.31 : 3,675.33 = 1,468.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.31/3,675.33 = 1,468.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.31x = 3,675.33 × 1,468.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.31x = 5,396,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,396,450.29/2,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.22

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