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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.03, 3,231.87 and 1,467.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.03, 3,231.87 and 1,467.18 is: 2,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.03 : 3,231.87 = 1,467.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.03/3,231.87 = 1,467.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.03x = 3,231.87 × 1,467.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.03x = 4,741,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,729.52/2,154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.32

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