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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.70, 5,127.47 and 1,469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.70, 5,127.47 and 1,469.46 is: 2,205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.70 : 5,127.47 = 1,469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.70/5,127.47 = 1,469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.70x = 5,127.47 × 1,469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.70x = 7,534,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,534,604.72/3,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.23

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