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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.73, 4,974.29 and 1,467.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.73, 4,974.29 and 1,467.85 is: 2,200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.73 : 4,974.29 = 1,467.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.73/4,974.29 = 1,467.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.73x = 4,974.29 × 1,467.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.73x = 7,301,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,500.90/3,317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.75

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