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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.55, 2,199.10 and 1,423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.55, 2,199.10 and 1,423.07 is: 2,132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.55 : 2,199.10 = 1,423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.55/2,199.10 = 1,423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.55x = 2,199.10 × 1,423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.55x = 3,129,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,473.24/1,467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.45

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