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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.40, 3,227.76 and 1,467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.40, 3,227.76 and 1,467.04 is: 2,197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.40 : 3,227.76 = 1,467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.40/3,227.76 = 1,467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.40x = 3,227.76 × 1,467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.40x = 4,735,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,253.03/2,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.95

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