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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.47, 2,171.16 and 1,214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.47, 2,171.16 and 1,214.19 is: 1,821.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.47 : 2,171.16 = 1,214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.47/2,171.16 = 1,214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.47x = 2,171.16 × 1,214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.47x = 2,636,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,200.76/1,447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.25

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