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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.67, 6,332.03 and 1,447.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.67, 6,332.03 and 1,447.37 is: 2,171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.67 : 6,332.03 = 1,447.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.67/6,332.03 = 1,447.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.67x = 6,332.03 × 1,447.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.67x = 9,164,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,164,751.36/4,220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.40

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