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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.49, 4,837.67 and 1,469.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.49, 4,837.67 and 1,469.69 is: 2,203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.49 : 4,837.67 = 1,469.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.49/4,837.67 = 1,469.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.49x = 4,837.67 × 1,469.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.49x = 7,109,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,867.87/3,226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.59

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