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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.07, 3,373.83 and 1,467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.07, 3,373.83 and 1,467.86 is: 2,202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.07 : 3,373.83 = 1,467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.07/3,373.83 = 1,467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.07x = 3,373.83 × 1,467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.07x = 4,952,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,293.23/2,248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.91

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