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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.04, 3,068.42 and 1,467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.04, 3,068.42 and 1,467.48 is: 2,023.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.04 : 3,068.42 = 1,467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.04/3,068.42 = 1,467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.04x = 3,068.42 × 1,467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.04x = 4,502,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,844.98/2,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.71

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