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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.71, 3,244.02 and 1,467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.71, 3,244.02 and 1,467.64 is: 2,201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.71 : 3,244.02 = 1,467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.71/3,244.02 = 1,467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.71x = 3,244.02 × 1,467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.71x = 4,761,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,053.51/2,162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.43

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