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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.46, 7,750.38 and 1,469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.46, 7,750.38 and 1,469.83 is: 2,204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.46 : 7,750.38 = 1,469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.46/7,750.38 = 1,469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.46x = 7,750.38 × 1,469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.46x = 11,391,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,391,741.70/5,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.09

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