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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.08, 3,292.98 and 1,467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.08, 3,292.98 and 1,467.16 is: 2,194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.08 : 3,292.98 = 1,467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.08/3,292.98 = 1,467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.08x = 3,292.98 × 1,467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.08x = 4,831,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,328.54/2,201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.98

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