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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.47, 5,011.97 and 1,467.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.47, 5,011.97 and 1,467.59 is: 2,200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.47 : 5,011.97 = 1,467.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.47/5,011.97 = 1,467.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.47x = 5,011.97 × 1,467.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.47x = 7,355,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,355,517.05/3,342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.63

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