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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,810.82, 5,712.56 and 1,469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,810.82, 5,712.56 and 1,469.10 is: 2,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,810.82 : 5,712.56 = 1,469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,810.82/5,712.56 = 1,469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,810.82x = 5,712.56 × 1,469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,810.82x = 8,392,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392,321.90/3,810.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.24

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