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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.35, 4,152.24 and 1,468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.35, 4,152.24 and 1,468.50 is: 2,203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.35 : 4,152.24 = 1,468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.35/4,152.24 = 1,468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.35x = 4,152.24 × 1,468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.35x = 6,097,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,097,564.44/2,767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.39

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