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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.58, 3,436.83 and 1,467.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.58, 3,436.83 and 1,467.45 is: 2,204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.58 : 3,436.83 = 1,467.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.58/3,436.83 = 1,467.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.58x = 3,436.83 × 1,467.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.58x = 5,043,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043,376.18/2,287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.68

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