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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.98, 4,320.26 and 2,469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.98, 4,320.26 and 2,469.52 is: 3,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.98 : 4,320.26 = 2,469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.98/4,320.26 = 2,469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.98x = 4,320.26 × 2,469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.98x = 10,668,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,668,968.48/3,133.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.29

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