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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.98, 3,703.59 and 1,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.98, 3,703.59 and 1,314.54 is: 1,972.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.98 : 3,703.59 = 1,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.98/3,703.59 = 1,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.98x = 3,703.59 × 1,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.98x = 4,868,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,517.20/2,467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.67

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