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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.59, 4,301.58 and 1,484.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.59, 4,301.58 and 1,484.49 is: 2,225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.59 : 4,301.58 = 1,484.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.59/4,301.58 = 1,484.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.59x = 4,301.58 × 1,484.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.59x = 6,385,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,385,652.49/2,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.28

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