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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.62, 2,014.11 and 1,353.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.62, 2,014.11 and 1,353.09 is: 1,868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.62 : 2,014.11 = 1,353.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.62/2,014.11 = 1,353.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.62x = 2,014.11 × 1,353.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.62x = 2,725,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,272.10/1,458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.40

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