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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.52, 4,302.08 and 1,481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.52, 4,302.08 and 1,481.36 is: 2,222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.52 : 4,302.08 = 1,481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.52/4,302.08 = 1,481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.52x = 4,302.08 × 1,481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.52x = 6,372,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372,929.23/2,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.45

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