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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.54, 4,976.10 and 1,467.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.54, 4,976.10 and 1,467.09 is: 2,200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.54 : 4,976.10 = 1,467.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.54/4,976.10 = 1,467.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.54x = 4,976.10 × 1,467.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.54x = 7,300,386.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,386.55/3,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.55

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