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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.92, 8,044.02 and 1,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.92, 8,044.02 and 1,467 is: 2,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.92 : 8,044.02 = 1,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.92/8,044.02 = 1,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.92x = 8,044.02 × 1,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.92x = 11,800,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,800,577.34/5,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.40

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