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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.72, 3,054.81 and 1,467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.72, 3,054.81 and 1,467.70 is: 2,026.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.72 : 3,054.81 = 1,467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.72/3,054.81 = 1,467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.72x = 3,054.81 × 1,467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.72x = 4,483,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,529.36/2,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.26

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