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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835, 4,254.30 and 1,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835, 4,254.30 and 1,467 is: 2,201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835 : 4,254.30 = 1,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835/4,254.30 = 1,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835x = 4,254.30 × 1,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835x = 6,241,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,058.10/2,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.43

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