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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.19, 3,741.45 and 1,469.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.19, 3,741.45 and 1,469.19 is: 2,027.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.19 : 3,741.45 = 1,469.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.19/3,741.45 = 1,469.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.19x = 3,741.45 × 1,469.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.19x = 5,496,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,496,900.93/2,711.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.49

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