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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.70, 4,151.76 and 1,469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.70, 4,151.76 and 1,469.82 is: 2,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.70 : 4,151.76 = 1,469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.70/4,151.76 = 1,469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.70x = 4,151.76 × 1,469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.70x = 6,102,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102,339.88/2,768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.05

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