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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.82, 5,323.86 and 1,467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.82, 5,323.86 and 1,467.86 is: 2,202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.82 : 5,323.86 = 1,467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.82/5,323.86 = 1,467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.82x = 5,323.86 × 1,467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.82x = 7,814,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,814,654.52/3,547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.66

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