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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.80, 4,449.33 and 1,486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.80, 4,449.33 and 1,486.26 is: 2,228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.80 : 4,449.33 = 1,486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.80/4,449.33 = 1,486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.80x = 4,449.33 × 1,486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.80x = 6,612,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,861.21/2,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.21

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