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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.26, 4,672.08 and 1,468.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.26, 4,672.08 and 1,468.53 is: 2,202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.26 : 4,672.08 = 1,468.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.26/4,672.08 = 1,468.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.26x = 4,672.08 × 1,468.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.26x = 6,861,089.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861,089.64/3,115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.41

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