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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.48, 3,015.60 and 1,467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.48, 3,015.60 and 1,467.96 is: 2,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.48 : 3,015.60 = 1,467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.48/3,015.60 = 1,467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.48x = 3,015.60 × 1,467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.48x = 4,426,780.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,780.18/2,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.47

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