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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.33, 2,217.63 and 1,441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.33, 2,217.63 and 1,441.81 is: 2,179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.33 : 2,217.63 = 1,441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.33/2,217.63 = 1,441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.33x = 2,217.63 × 1,441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.33x = 3,197,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,409.29/1,467.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.07

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