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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.17, 4,975.38 and 1,467.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.17, 4,975.38 and 1,467.03 is: 2,201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.17 : 4,975.38 = 1,467.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.17/4,975.38 = 1,467.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.17x = 4,975.38 × 1,467.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.17x = 7,299,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299,031.72/3,316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.04

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