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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.03, 2,014.47 and 1,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.03, 2,014.47 and 1,396.24 is: 1,926.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.03 : 2,014.47 = 1,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.03/2,014.47 = 1,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.03x = 2,014.47 × 1,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.03x = 2,812,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,678.56/1,460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.46

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