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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.73, 5,166.96 and 1,469.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.73, 5,166.96 and 1,469.55 is: 2,204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.73 : 5,166.96 = 1,469.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.73/5,166.96 = 1,469.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.73x = 5,166.96 × 1,469.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.73x = 7,593,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,080.23/3,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.26

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