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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.71, 4,973.99 and 1,467.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.71, 4,973.99 and 1,467.79 is: 2,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.71 : 4,973.99 = 1,467.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.71/4,973.99 = 1,467.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.71x = 4,973.99 × 1,467.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.71x = 7,300,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,772.78/3,316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.21

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