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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.98, 5,126.27 and 1,468.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.98, 5,126.27 and 1,468.10 is: 2,202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.98 : 5,126.27 = 1,468.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.98/5,126.27 = 1,468.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.98x = 5,126.27 × 1,468.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.98x = 7,525,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,876.99/3,416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.49

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