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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.21, 2,999.90 and 1,467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.21, 2,999.90 and 1,467.36 is: 2,024.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.21 : 2,999.90 = 1,467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.21/2,999.90 = 1,467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.21x = 2,999.90 × 1,467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.21x = 4,401,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,933.26/2,174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.61

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