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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,934.46, 5,902.72 and 1,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,934.46, 5,902.72 and 1,469.30 is: 2,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,934.46 : 5,902.72 = 1,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,934.46/5,902.72 = 1,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,934.46x = 5,902.72 × 1,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,934.46x = 8,672,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,866.50/3,934.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.33

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