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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.80, 4,669.65 and 1,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.80, 4,669.65 and 1,469.40 is: 2,204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.80 : 4,669.65 = 1,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.80/4,669.65 = 1,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.80x = 4,669.65 × 1,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.80x = 6,861,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861,583.71/3,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.31

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