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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.98, 7,131.64 and 1,467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.98, 7,131.64 and 1,467.34 is: 2,201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.98 : 7,131.64 = 1,467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.98/7,131.64 = 1,467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.98x = 7,131.64 × 1,467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.98x = 10,464,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464,540.64/4,753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.22

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