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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.26, 3,002.87 and 1,467.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.26, 3,002.87 and 1,467.72 is: 2,026.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.26 : 3,002.87 = 1,467.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.26/3,002.87 = 1,467.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.26x = 3,002.87 × 1,467.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.26x = 4,407,376.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,376.03/2,175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.14

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