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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.42, 4,833.99 and 1,467.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.42, 4,833.99 and 1,467.42 is: 2,201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.42 : 4,833.99 = 1,467.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.42/4,833.99 = 1,467.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.42x = 4,833.99 × 1,467.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.42x = 7,093,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,093,493.61/3,222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.29

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