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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.46, 3,699.04 and 1,469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.46, 3,699.04 and 1,469.14 is: 2,027.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.46 : 3,699.04 = 1,469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.46/3,699.04 = 1,469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.46x = 3,699.04 × 1,469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.46x = 5,434,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,434,394.71/2,680.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.41

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