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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.48, 3,367.29 and 1,466.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.48, 3,367.29 and 1,466.23 is: 2,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.48 : 3,367.29 = 1,466.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.48/3,367.29 = 1,466.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.48x = 3,367.29 × 1,466.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.48x = 4,937,221.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937,221.62/2,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.78

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