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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.74, 2,196.37 and 1,275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.74, 2,196.37 and 1,275.01 is: 1,907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.74 : 2,196.37 = 1,275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.74/2,196.37 = 1,275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.74x = 2,196.37 × 1,275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.74x = 2,800,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,393.71/1,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.96

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