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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.37, 3,027.47 and 1,467.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.37, 3,027.47 and 1,467.87 is: 2,198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.37 : 3,027.47 = 1,467.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.37/3,027.47 = 1,467.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.37x = 3,027.47 × 1,467.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.37x = 4,443,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,925.05/2,021.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.47

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