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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.88, 5,317.94 and 1,466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.88, 5,317.94 and 1,466.77 is: 2,198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.88 : 5,317.94 = 1,466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.88/5,317.94 = 1,466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.88x = 5,317.94 × 1,466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.88x = 7,800,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,800,200.61/3,547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.56

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