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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.48, 5,163.52 and 1,468.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.48, 5,163.52 and 1,468.81 is: 2,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.48 : 5,163.52 = 1,468.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.48/5,163.52 = 1,468.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.48x = 5,163.52 × 1,468.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.48x = 7,584,213.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,584,213.23/3,443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.48

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