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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.70, 4,973.30 and 1,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.70, 4,973.30 and 1,469.28 is: 2,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.70 : 4,973.30 = 1,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.70/4,973.30 = 1,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.70x = 4,973.30 × 1,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.70x = 7,307,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,307,170.22/3,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.48

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